Exploring the Acute Effects of Sedentary Behaviors on Cardiometabolic Risk in Hispanic Adolescents with Obesity

A Randomized Crossover Study

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ID15717153
AuthorsErica G Soltero (0000-0002-7202-9262, Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine, corresponding author), Ozan Salim (0000-0001-6687-0189, Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine), Osamah Salim (USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, 1100 Bates Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA), Yiming Mirabile (Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine), Salma Musaad (0000-0003-1733-830X, Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine), Salma M Musaad (USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, 1100 Bates Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA)
Year2025
Volume12
Issue4
Pages513-513
Publication date2025-04-16
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children12040513
PMID40310171
OpenAlexW4409483268
LanguageEN
References cited32

Background/Objectives : Time spent in sedentary pursuits is associated with adverse metabolic profiles. Adolescents spend 65-75% of their day in sedentary pursuits; however, evidence among youth is less conclusive. This study examined the effects of an acute 4 h bout of sedentary behaviors on cardiometabolic outcomes and energy expenditure in Hispanic adolescents (12-16 years old) with obesity (BMI% ≥ 95th). Methods : This study used a randomized cross-over design to engage participants (N = 12) in two sedentary conditions, an active condition where youth were engaged in two hours of 'active' sitting activities (e.g., reading and puzzles) and two hours of passive movie-watching. Whole-room calorimetry was used to assess energy expenditure. Fasting measures of insulin, adiponectin, leptin, and TNF-alpha were collected, followed by post-prandial measures 30 min, 2 h, and 4 h after a standardized meal. Adiposity was assessed using DXA. Results : There was no overall impact of the 4 h sedentary bout on energy expenditure or cardiometabolic risk factors; however, energy expenditure in the active sedentary condition was higher compared to the passive sedentary condition ( p = 0.0635, ß estimate = 0.1538). Sex and adiposity did not moderate the relationships among sedentary time, cardiometabolic outcomes, and energy expenditure. Conclusions : Due to power limitations, these results are exploratory; however, they suggest that different types of sedentary behaviors may be more deleterious than others. More studies are needed to understand the context in which sedentary activities occur and the mechanisms by which sedentary pursuits contribute to the development of cardiometabolic disease

Alternative medicine · Crossover · Crossover study · Obesity · Physical therapy · Randomized controlled trial · Computer Science · Demography · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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