AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the lifestyle, in according to physical activity and eating habits in young athletes. METHODS: In order to measure physical activity and eating habits in young people, 922 young athletes between the ages of 8 to 18 have been analyzed in this study. The participants were all patients came to our Department for sport eligibility evaluation; we have asked to them to complete an accurate questionnaire in order to assess their personal physical activity levels and their regular eating habits. Parents were invited to sign a letter who was explaining the aims of the study and for request permission for their child to take part on the study. RESULTS: The eating habits and the physical activity levels of the young athletes observed are resulted improper. We have noticed that the 13.7% of the participants were overweight and obese, despite their practiced sport activity. The physical activity, without sport activity, is resulted inadequate in 38.6% of participants: these ones didn't practices regular physical activity. CONCLUSION: The results of the study clearly indicate that higher education is therefore necessary in order to promote a healthy lifestyle in both terms of eating habits and physical activity not only in young people, but also in parents and coaches of teams.

Evaluation of physical activity and dietary behaviours in young athletes: pilot study / Petri, C; Mascherini, G; Bini, V; Toncelli, L; Armentano, N; Calà, P; Galanti, G. - In: MINERVA PEDIATRICA. - ISSN 0026-4946. - STAMPA. - (2017), pp. 1-6.

Evaluation of physical activity and dietary behaviours in young athletes: pilot study

Petri, C;TONCELLI, LOIRA;GALANTI, GIORGIO
2017

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AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the lifestyle, in according to physical activity and eating habits in young athletes. METHODS: In order to measure physical activity and eating habits in young people, 922 young athletes between the ages of 8 to 18 have been analyzed in this study. The participants were all patients came to our Department for sport eligibility evaluation; we have asked to them to complete an accurate questionnaire in order to assess their personal physical activity levels and their regular eating habits. Parents were invited to sign a letter who was explaining the aims of the study and for request permission for their child to take part on the study. RESULTS: The eating habits and the physical activity levels of the young athletes observed are resulted improper. We have noticed that the 13.7% of the participants were overweight and obese, despite their practiced sport activity. The physical activity, without sport activity, is resulted inadequate in 38.6% of participants: these ones didn't practices regular physical activity. CONCLUSION: The results of the study clearly indicate that higher education is therefore necessary in order to promote a healthy lifestyle in both terms of eating habits and physical activity not only in young people, but also in parents and coaches of teams.
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Petri, C; Mascherini, G; Bini, V; Toncelli, L; Armentano, N; Calà, P; Galanti, G
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