MARIA DEL MAR GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZ

Mrs. MARIA DEL MAR GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZ

Universidad de Cádiz

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 March 2022 in Nutrients
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Rubén Aragón-MartínRubén Aragón-Martín
Rubén Aragón-Martín
MARIA DEL MAR GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZMARIA DEL MAR GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZ
MARIA DEL MAR GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZ
José Manuel Martínez-NietoJosé Manuel Martínez-Nieto
José Manuel Martínez-Nieto
José Pedro Novalbos RuizJosé Pedro Novalbos Ruiz
José Pedro Novalbos Ruiz
CSCarmen Segundo
Carmen Segundo
AMAmelia Rodriguez Martin
Amelia Rodriguez Martin
(1) Background: Lifestyle behaviours and physical fitness play a critical role in the development of childhood obesity. It has been demonstrated in this study that self-reported physical fitness is representative of a healthy lifestyle and thus is associated with a lower incidence of overweight/obesity. The objective of this study was to analyse the independent and combined association of lifestyles (physical activity, screen time, diet and hours of sleep) and self-reported physical fitness with body weight in schoolchildren. (2) Methods: This study performed a descriptive and cross-sectional analysis. The study sample consisted of 864 schoolchildren between 8–9 years old from 26 schools of the province of Cádiz. To measure lifestyles and self-reported physical fitness, questionnaires were administered to both schoolchildren and families. To obtain the body weight status, the children were measured by body mass index (BMI). To verify the influence of lifestyles and self-reported physical fitness on the body weight status of schoolchildren, a combined score of lifestyles and self-reported physical fitness was calculated. (3) Results: Schoolchildren who followed healthier lifestyles and presented good physical fitness had a better body weight status (p < 0.001). Schoolchildren who had less healthful lifestyles and bad physical fitness had a 10.34 times higher risk of being overweight or obese (p = 0.004). (4) Conclusions: It has been shown that there is an independent and combined association between lifestyles and physical fitness on the body weight of the schoolchildren. We have suggested strategies to get children to adopt healthy lifestyles and good physical fitness to maintain a healthy body weight and prevent obesity.

Rubén Aragón-MartínRubén Aragón-Martín
Rubén Aragón-Martín
MARIA DEL MAR GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZMARIA DEL MAR GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZ
MARIA DEL MAR GÓMEZ SÁNCHEZ
David Jiménez PavónDavid Jiménez Pavón
David Jiménez Pavón
José Manuel Martínez-NietoJosé Manuel Martínez-Nieto
José Manuel Martínez-Nieto
MSMónica Schwarz
Mónica Schwarz
AMAmelia Rodriguez Martin
Amelia Rodriguez Martin
This paper describes the protocol for a study designed to address the high prevalence (40%) of childhood overweight and obesity in the province of Cádiz, Spain, as a reflection of what is happening worldwide. It is widely known that children who suffer from childhood obesity have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases in adulthood. This causes a decrease in the quality of life and an increase in health spending. In this context, it is necessary to intervene promoting healthy lifestyle habits from an early stage. The objective of this project will be to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal intervention (individual, school and family) called “PREVIENE-CÁDIZ” [CADIZ-PREVENT]. The intervention will be focused mainly on diet, physical activity, sedentary lifestyle and sleep, to prevent overweight and obesity in schoolchildren from 8 to 9 years old in the province of Cádiz. It will consist of a 10-session education program carried out in the classroom by the teachers. In addition, children will be assigned two workbooks, one to work on in class and the other at home with parents. A workshop aimed at parents will be included to help teach them how to obtain healthier lifestyle habits. The proposed study will involve a quasi-experimental design with a control group.