Longitudinal associations of energy balance-related behaviours and cross-sectional associations of clusters and body mass index in Norwegian adolescents

Bibliographic Data

ID15095009
AuthorsMaria E van der Sluis, Nancy Lien (0000-0003-1486-4769, University of Oslo, corresponding author), Nanna Lien, J W R Twisk (0000-0001-9617-1020, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Jos WR Twisk, Ingrid HM Steenhuis (0000-0002-0065-2776), Elling Bere (0000-0002-0159-5486, University of Agder), Knut-Inge Klepp (0000-0002-3181-6841, University of Oslo), Marianne Wind (University of Oslo)
Year2010
Volume13
Issue10A
Pages1716-1721
Publication date2010-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Health Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1368980010002272
PMID20883571
OpenAlexW1994645406
LanguageEN
Citations received17
References cited37

Background Insight into the role of energy balance-related behaviours (EBRB) is of great importance when it comes to prevention of weight gain and design of interventions tailored to target these behaviours. Objectives First, the present study examines the longitudinal association of four EBRB in Norwegian adolescents. Second, it aims to examine whether clusters of EBRB are cross-sectionally associated with being overweight. Design The present study is part of the ‘Fruits and Vegetables Make the Marks’ project. The study sample consists of twenty control schools in two Norwegian counties. Methods Survey questionnaires were completed by 884 pupils with an average age at baseline, September 2001, of 11·8 years. In the follow-up surveys in May 2002 and May 2005, a total of 809 and 724 adolescents participated, respectively. Four EBRB were measured: habitual fruit and vegetable intake, snacking and soda consumption, television and computer use and physical activity. Results Results of the associations between EBRB were similar for boys and girls. The odds, ranging from 1·14 to 12·06, were mostly significant. One out of four clusters, the unhealthy cluster, was significantly and cross-sectionally associated with overweight and obesity. Conclusions Longitudinal associations of EBRB show that it is important to start early with interventions that aim to prevent unhealthy behaviours becoming habitual. These behaviours should be targeted at the same time as they tend to co-occur. More research, preferably longitudinal and more objective, is needed to investigate associations between health behaviours and body weight among adolescents

Body mass index · Cluster (spacecraft · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Logistic regression · Longitudinal study · Norwegian · Obesity · Odds · Overweight · Peer review · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Snacking · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Demography · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Gerontology

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