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Berki T, Csányi T, Tóth L. Associations of physical activity and physical education enjoyment with self-concept domains among Hungarian adolescents. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:449. [PMID: 39169414 PMCID: PMC11340068 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01953-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sport enjoyment is one of the most important factors in physical activity (PA) and physical education (PE) domains. It is not only beneficial for regular participation but also has a positive effect on mental health. Due to these benefits, this study aims to understand the relationships between PA, two forms of enjoyment, and the dimension of self-concept. METHODS The sample consisted of 315 students (Mage=12.63). The Self-Description Questionnaire-I was used to measure the domains of self-concept. Enjoyment was measured with two scales. The Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale reflects extracurricular PA enjoyment, and the Factors Influencing Enjoyment of Physical Education Questionnaire reflects school PE enjoyment. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess vigorous, moderate, and walking types of extracurricular PA enjoyment. RESULTS Hierarchical multivariate regression analysis revealed that vigorous PA predicted physical ability (β = 0.19) and physical appearance (β = 0.15). PA enjoyment was a significant predictor of general self-concept (β = 0.29), physical ability (β = 0.28), physical appearance (β = 0.16), peer relation (β = 0.16), and parental relations (β = 0.14). PE enjoyment significantly predicted general school (β = 0.17), physical ability (β = 0.27), peer relations (β = 0.21) and parental relations (β = 0.22). Furthermore, boys scored at a higher level on most of self-concept domains. CONCLUSIONS The present study suggested that enjoyment plays a more important role in self-concept than PA. PE enjoyment mainly strengthens boys' self-concept, but PA enjoyment is an important predictor of general self-concept in both genders. It is concluded that extracurricular PA enjoyment is beneficial, but increasing enjoyment of physical education could increase girls' self-concepts as well.
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- Tamás Berki
- Department of Physical Education Theory and Methodology, Hungarian University of Sports Science, Budapest, 1123, Hungary.
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- Department of Physical Education Theory and Methodology, Hungarian University of Sports Science, Budapest, 1123, Hungary
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- Department of Psychology and Sport Psychology, Teacher Training Institute, Hungarian University of Sports Science, Budapest, 1123, Hungary
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Mateo-Orcajada A, Abenza-Cano L, Molina-Morote JM, Vaquero-Cristóbal R. The influence of physical activity, adherence to Mediterranean diet, and weight status on the psychological well-being of adolescents. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:410. [PMID: 39068446 PMCID: PMC11282856 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01906-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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The mental health of adolescents is a determining factor for their adequate development, but is influenced by factors such as physical activity, nutrition, gender, and weight status. However, previous research has not analysed differences in psychological status, mainly in basic psychological needs and life satisfaction, among male and female adolescents with different levels of physical activity, weight status and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (AMD). For this reason, the objectives of the present investigation were to establish whether the differences between active and inactive adolescents in basic psychological needs and life satisfaction depend on gender; and to determine the differences in basic psychological needs and life satisfaction of active and inactive adolescents with different weight status and AMD. A total of 791 adolescents aged between twelve and sixteen years old participated in the study. All the participants were measured for basic psychological needs, life satisfaction, and level of physical activity, AMD, and height and body mass. The results showed a higher score in basic psychological needs and life satisfaction for active adolescents in both the males' and females' groups. No differences were found in the psychological variables when comparing adolescents with different weight status. Adolescents with a higher AMD showed higher scores in satisfaction of basic psychological needs and satisfaction with life than adolescents with a worse AMD. Therefore, it can be concluded that the level of physical activity and AMD are factors to be considered for the mental health of adolescents, but the relevance of weight status will have to be confirmed in future research.
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- Facultad de Deporte. UCAM, Universidad Católica de Murcia, Murcia, Spain.
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- Research Group Movement Sciences and Sport (MS&SPORT), Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Delgado-Floody P, Caamaño-Navarrete F, Barahona-Fuentes G, Arriagada-Hernández C, Valdés-Badilla P, Del-Cuerpo I, Cresp-Barría M, Gómez-López M. The Mediating Role of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the Association between a Negative Lifestyle and Poor Mental Health in Chilean Schoolchildren. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:866. [PMID: 39062315 PMCID: PMC11276541 DOI: 10.3390/children11070866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND A negative lifestyle has a reported relationship with psychological problems and deteriorated well-being. However, there is little information regarding the mediating role of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in this relationship. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the present study are twofold: first, to investigate the association between negative lifestyle, physical self-concept (PSC), and depression, and second, to assess the potential mediating role of CRF in this complex relationship. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 612 schoolchildren aged between 9 and 14 years from the Araucanía region (southern Chile). CRF was measured using the Leger test, and lifestyle, depression, and PSC were measured using validated questionnaires. RESULTS A negative lifestyle reported an inverse association with PSC (p < 0.001) and a positive association with depression levels (p < 0.001). The mediation analysis showed that CRF was positively related to PSC (p < 0.001) and inversely related to depression (p = 0.001); besides, the indirect effect CRF acted as a partial mediator in the association between a negative lifestyle and PSC (indirect effect = -1.15; SE = 0.01; 95% CI, -1.87, -0.55) and depression levels (indirect effect = 0.22; SE = 0.08; 95% CI, 0.08, 0.38). CONCLUSION In conclusion, CRF in schoolchildren played a potential mediating role in the association between a negative lifestyle and depression and PSC.
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- Pedro Delgado-Floody
- Department of Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile;
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- Physical Education Career, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (F.C.-N.); (C.A.-H.)
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- Núcleo de Investigación en Salud Actividad Física y Deporte ISAFYD, Universidad de Las Américas, Sede Viña del Mar, Viña del Mar 2531098, Chile;
- Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar 2520000, Chile
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- Physical Education Career, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (F.C.-N.); (C.A.-H.)
- Grupo de Investigación Colaborativa para el Desarrollo Escolar (GICDE), Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3530000, Chile;
- Sports Coach Career, School of Education, Universidad Viña del Mar, Viña del Mar 2520000, Chile
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Granada, 18010 Granada, Spain;
- Strength & Conditioning Laboratory, CTS-642 Research Group, Department Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18010 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Education and Innovation, Faculty of Education, Universidad Catolica de Temuco, Temuco 4780000, Chile;
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- Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Murcia, 30720 Murcia, Spain
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Darkhawaja R, Hänggi J, Bringolf-Isler B, Kayser B, Suggs LS, Kwiatkowski M, Probst-Hensch N. Weekend physical activity profiles and their relationship with quality of life: The SOPHYA cohort of Swiss children and adolescents. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298890. [PMID: 38820541 PMCID: PMC11142694 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Quality of life (QoL) is an important health indicator among children and adolescents. Evidence on the effect of physical activity (PA)-related behaviors on QoL among youth remains inconsistent. Conventional accelerometer-derived PA metrics and guidelines with a focus on whole weeks may not adequately characterize QoL relevant PA behavior. OBJECTIVE This study aims to a) identify clusters of accelerometer-derived PA profiles during weekend days among children and adolescents living in Switzerland, b) assess their cross-sectional and predictive association with overall QoL and its dimensions, and c) investigate whether the associations of QoL with the newly identified clusters persist upon adjustment for the commonly used PA metrics moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and time spent in sedentary behavior (SB). METHODS The population-based Swiss children's Objectively measured PHYsical Activity (SOPHYA) cohort among children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years was initiated at baseline in 2013. PA and QoL information was obtained twice over a five-year follow-up period. The primary endpoint is the overall QoL score and its six dimension scores obtained by KINDL® questionnaire. The primary predictor is the cluster membership of accelerometer-derived weekend PA profile. Clusters were obtained by applying the k-medoid algorithm to the distance matrix of profiles obtained by pairwise alignments of PA time series using the Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) algorithm. Secondary predictors are accelerometer-derived conventional PA metrics MVPA and SB from two combined weekend days. Linear regression models were applied to assess a) the cross-sectional association between PA cluster membership and QoL at baseline and b) the predictive association between PA cluster membership at baseline and QoL at follow-up, adjusting for baseline QoL. RESULTS The study sample for deriving PA profile clusters consisted of 51.4% girls and had an average age of 10.9 [SD 2.5] years). The elbow and silhouette methods indicated that weekend PA profiles are best classified in two or four clusters. The most differentiating characteristic for the two-clusters classification ("lower activity" and "high activity"), and the four-clusters classification ("inactive", "low activity", "medium activity", and "high activity"), respectively was the participant's mean counts per 15-seconds epoch. Participants assigned to high activity clusters were younger and more often male. Neither the clustered PA profiles nor MVPA or SB were cross-sectionally or predictively associated with overall QoL. The only association of a conventional PA metrics with QoL while adjusting for cluster membership was observed between MVPA during the weekend days and social well-being with a mean score difference of 2.4 (95%CI: 0.3 to 4.5; p = 0.025). CONCLUSION The absence of strong associations of PA metrics for the weekend with QoL, except for the positive association between MVPA during the weekend days and social well-being, is in line with results from two randomized studies not showing efficacy of PA interventions on youth QoL. But because PA decreases with age, its promotion and relevance to QoL remain important research topics. Larger longitudinal study samples with more than two follow-up time points of children and adolescents are needed to derive new novel accelerometer-derived PA profiles and to associate them with QoL dimensions.
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- Ranin Darkhawaja
- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute for Public Health and Institute of Communication and Public Policy, Università della SvizzeraItaliana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Hermida C, Chillón P, Andrade J, Barranco-Ruiz Y, Campos-Garzón P, Palma-Leal X, Quezada A, Villa-González E, Orellana D, Huertas-Delgado J. Parents' perceived barriers to active commuting to school. Comparative study between Spanish and Ecuadorian cities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38817088 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2358478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Parents´ perceptions can influence their children´s mode of commuting to school. In this sense, the purposes of this study were to compare parental barriers towards active commuting to school (ACS) between Ecuadorian and Spanish children, and to analyze the associations between those barriers and the children's mode of commuting. Descriptive and comparative analyses were performed using Chi-square and T-student test. Associations were analyzed by several logistic regression models. Results showed that road safety is the main barrier for ACS, and that all the barriers are perceived as higher by Ecuadorian parents (p<0.001). It was also found that Ecuadorian children were less likely to be active when parents perceive greater total barriers (OR=0.15, CI=0.06, 0.40). Public policies should focus on reducing the parental barriers in order to increase ACS, specifically those related to road safety.
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- Carla Hermida
- Laboratorio de Movilidad Urbana, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Sport and Health University Research Institute (IMUDS), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Escuela de Arquitectura, Diseño y Artes, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Ibarra, Ecuador
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- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Sport and Health University Research Institute (IMUDS), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Sport and Health University Research Institute (IMUDS), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- iGEO Group, School of Physical Education, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, LlactaLAB, Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Sport and Health University Research Institute (IMUDS), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, LlactaLAB, Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
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- Department of Musical, Plastic and Body Expression, Teacher Training Centre La Inmaculada, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Darkhawaja R, Hänggi J, Schaffner E, Kwiatkowski M, Alkaiyat A, Dössegger A, Kayser B, Suggs LS, Bringolf-Isler B, Probst-Hensch N. Cross-Sectional but Not Prospective Association of Accelerometry-Derived Physical Activity With Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents. Int J Public Health 2024; 69:1606737. [PMID: 38440079 PMCID: PMC10909831 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2024.1606737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Objectives: This study aims to quantify the cross-sectional and prospective associations between quality of life (QoL) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Methods: This study was based on the Swiss children's Objectively measured PHYsical Activity cohort. The primary endpoint is the overall QoL score and its six dimensions. The main predictor is the average time spent in MVPA per day. Linear mixed effects and linear regression models respectively were used to investigate the cross-sectional and prospective associations between MVPA and QoL. Results: There were 352 participants in the study with complete data from baseline (2013-2015) and follow-up (2019). MVPA was positively associated with overall QoL and physical wellbeing (p = 0.023 and 0.002 respectively). The between-subject MVPA was positively associated with the overall QoL, physical wellbeing, and social wellbeing (p = 0.030, 0.017, and 0.028 respectively). Within-subject MVPA was positively associated with physical wellbeing and functioning at school (p = 0.039 and 0.013 respectively). Baseline MVPA was not associated with QoL 5 years later. Conclusion: Future longitudinal studies should employ shorter follow-up times and repeat measurements to assess the PA and QoL association.
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- Ranin Darkhawaja
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, Magglingen, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Sport Sciences, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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- Institute of Communication and Public Policy, Faculty of Communication, Culture, and Society, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland
- Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Sun H, Du CR, Wei ZF. Physical education and student well-being: Promoting health and fitness in schools. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296817. [PMID: 38271399 PMCID: PMC10810495 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The school students are facing mental health issues, and their performance is not improving in China. Health education policies are not implemented at the school level in China. However, scholars focus on college students' health education, but the school student is neglected. The research's primary objective is to answer the question: What is the impact of health education on the psychological well-being of school students? A sample of 549 10th grade students is collected from China's public and private sector institutes. The partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) is employed to analyze the data. The outcomes highlighted that the impact of health education is significant on the psychological well-being of school students in China. Furthermore, the study introduced that the moderating role of sustainable health exercise and sports participation is critical as it positively influences the relationship between health education and psychological wellbeing. This research improves literature as the novel contribution are highlighted in theory. Furthermore, the government education policies must be reframed under the light of this research' findings to improve students' health.
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- Hui Sun
- Business Development Department, Beijing Open University, Beijing, China
- School of Sports Management and Communication, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sports and Art Teaching, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- China Volleyball Collage, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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Zhang LQ, Gao HN. Effects of sports on school adaptability, resilience and cell phone addiction tendency of high school students. World J Psychiatry 2023; 13:563-572. [PMID: 37701539 PMCID: PMC10494778 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v13.i8.563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sport help promote healthy physical and mental development of high school students. To date, there have been few studies on the effect of sport on school adaptability, resilience and cell phone addiction tendency of high school students. AIM To explore the effects of sports on school adaptability, resilience and cell phone addiction of high school students. METHODS A stratified random sampling method was used to select 600 students from two high schools in Lhasa, and Physical Activity Rating Scale, School Adjustment Scale for High School Students, Chinese Adolescents Resilience Scale, and Mobile Phone Addiction Index were used for field questionnaire survey. RESULTS Sport was positively correlated with school adaptability and resilience (P < 0.01), school adaptability was positively correlated with resilience (P < 0.01) and cell phone addiction was negatively correlated with sports, school adaptability and resilience (P < 0.01). The direct effect of sport on cell phone addiction was significant (P < 0.001), accounting for 20.51% of the total effect. The mediating effect of school adaptability on sport and cell phone addiction was significant (P < 0.001), accounting for 17.38% and 35.36% of the total effect value, respectively. School adjustment and resilience had a significant chain-mediated effect on sport and cell phone addiction (P < 0.001), accounting for 26.75% of the total effect. CONCLUSION Sport affected the cell phone addiction tendency of senior high school students through the mediating effect of school adaptability and resilience, and through the chain mediation effect of both.
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- Li-Qiang Zhang
- School of Physical Education, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang 712082, Shaanxi Province, China
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- The PE Department, Shaanxi Institute of International Trade & Commerce, Xi’an 712046, Shaanxi Province, China
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Okour A, Amarneh B. Physical Activity Reduces Depression among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Jordan. Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health 2023; 19:e174501792306220. [PMID: 37916200 PMCID: PMC10487326 DOI: 10.2174/17450179-v19-230720-2023-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Aims This study aimed to assess mental health status by measuring depression and investigating the effect of physical activity in lessening the mental health burden among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused distress and depression among healthcare workers and drastic disruptions in social, economic, and health systems worldwide. Methods A cross-sectional online study through google forms involved HCWs across Jordan for two months. The 10-item short form of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Revised (CESD-R10) was used to assess depressive symptoms. Results The total sample was 295, females were 50.5% with mean age of 33.1 (>80% less than 40 years old), married 51.9%, 63% were physicians, 88.1% had contact with patients, and 64.7% were smokers. Depression symptoms were perceived by 59.3% of the total samples (53.1). Conclusion During the COVID-19-induced nationwide lockdown in Jordan, HCWs who engaged in enough physical exercise reported fewer depressive symptoms. Promoting physical exercise among HCWs may lead to better results for their mental health. Various clinical implications support promoting designated time and space for physical activity at work.
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- Abdulhakeem Okour
- Department of Public Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Amman, Jordan
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- Nursing Community Mental Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Amman, Jordan
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Melguizo-Ibáñez E, González-Valero G, Puertas-Molero P, Alonso-Vargas JM. Emotional Intelligence, Physical Activity Practice and Mediterranean Diet Adherence-An Explanatory Model in Elementary Education School Students. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9111770. [PMID: 36421219 PMCID: PMC9688524 DOI: 10.3390/children9111770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Currently, there is a global concern with regard to the lifestyles of young people. This study aims to study the association between Mediterranean diet adherence, emotional intelligence and physical activity practice in teenagers in the last cycle of elementary education. In turn, this objective is divided into (a) developing an explanatory model of the practice of physical activity, Mediterranean diet adherence and emotional intelligence; and (b) developing a multi-group model according to the gender of the participants. A descriptive, cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted in a sample of 293 elementary school students (M = 11.45; S.D = 0.31). The instruments used were an ad hoc socio-demographic questionnaire, the Trait Meta Mood Scale-24, the KIDMED questionnaire and the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children. The results show that males show a positive relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and emotional intelligence and between emotional intelligence and physical activity. In contrast, in the case of females, a negative relationship was observed between emotional intelligence and physical activity. In conclusion, it can be seen that gender plays a fundamental role in adolescence, being a key factor influencing an active and healthy lifestyle.
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Fjermestad KW, Bellika K, Matre C, Silverman WK, Wergeland GJ. Age and depressive symptoms change predict the 4-year self-concept trajectory for youth after anxiety treatment. J Clin Psychol 2022; 78:2109-2121. [PMID: 35975330 DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the self-concept trajectory from before to 4 years after cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth with anxiety disorders, including predictors. METHODS Youth with anxiety diagnoses (N = 179; M = 11.5 years, SD = 2.1; 53.6% girls; 46.4% boys) received CBT in community clinics. Self-concept, anxiety/depression symptoms, and diagnostic status were assessed at pre-, post, 1-year, and 4-year posttreatment. RESULTS Growth curve analyses showed that the self-concept improved significantly over time (d = 0.07 to 0.34). Higher age and a decrease in the depressive symptom trajectory predicted increased self-concept trajectory from baseline to 4 years posttreatment. Not dropping out of treatment also contributed positively to the self-concept trajectory, but not above and beyond decreased depressive symptoms. The correlation between self-concept and depressive symptoms was r = 0.60, indicating these are related but distinct. CONCLUSION Self-concept can improve after CBT, also long-term. This change appears to primarily be associated with decreased depressive symptoms over time.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Yale Child Study Centre Program for Youth Anxiety Disorders, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Åsane Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic, Bergen, Norway.,Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Monacis D, Trecroci A, Invernizzi PL, Colella D. Can Enjoyment and Physical Self-Perception Mediate the Relationship between BMI and Levels of Physical Activity? Preliminary Results from the Regional Observatory of Motor Development in Italy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12567. [PMID: 36231866 PMCID: PMC9566660 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Physical education during adolescence, supported by evidenced-based methodologies, offers many different opportunities to practice structured physical activity and promote the development of motor skills, motor coordination, and conditioning. The present study aimed to assess differences in the levels of physical activity, enjoyment, and self-perception in a sample (n = 1029, M = 505, F = 524) of 11-12-year-old secondary schoolchildren according to gender and BMI and determine (a) the mediation effects of physical self-perception in the association between BMI and physical activity and (b) the role of enjoyment in mediating the relation between physical self-perception and physical activity. As part of the Regional Observatory of Motor Development Project (Apulia, Southern Italy), the assessment involved three questionnaires for physical activity levels (PAL), physical self-perception (PSP_C), and enjoyment (PACES). The results showed significant differences in PSP between normal-weight, overweight, and obese children (especially in girls), while there were no significant differences in enjoyment. Physical self-perception partially mediates the relationship between BMI and PAL (R2 = 7.94% for males, 95% C.I.: -0.013, -0.004; R2 = 14.70% for females, 95% C.I.: -0.25, -0.009), and the enjoyment partially mediates the relationship between physical self-perception and PAL (R2 = 6.83% for males, 95% C.I. = 0.003, 0.012; R2 = 13.45% for females, 95% C.I. = 0.002, 0.014). However, only a small percentage of variance was explained, precluding the extension and generalization of the results obtained.
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- Domenico Monacis
- Department of Humanities, Letters, Cultural Heritage, Education Sciences, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Humanities, Letters, Cultural Heritage, Education Sciences, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20110 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20110 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Negative Physical Self-Concept Is Associated to Low Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Negative Lifestyle and Poor Mental Health in Chilean Schoolchildren. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14132771. [PMID: 35807951 PMCID: PMC9269072 DOI: 10.3390/nu14132771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: Evidence suggests that physical self-concept (PSC) is linked to well-being in children and adolescents. Objective: The objective was to investigate the association of PSC with mental health (i.e., depression and body image), physical status (i.e., fitness and weight status) and lifestyle (physical activity (PA) patterns and nutritional level) in Chilean schoolchildren. Methods: A total of 617 schoolchildren (n = 271 girls and n = 346 boys) aged 10−14 years participated in this study. Self-concept, depression and body image dissatisfaction were determined by questionnaires. Physical fitness, PA, screen time (ST), Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence and anthropometric parameters were also included. Results: Poor PSC was linked to bad cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) (<42 VO2max) (OR 1.64; 95%CI 1.12−2.34; p = 0.01), severe body image dissatisfaction (OR 2.51, 95%CI 0.99−6.35; p = 0.05), ST of more than two hours a day (OR 2.1; 95%CI 1.41−3.12; p < 0.001), PA after school of no more than two hours per week (OR 1.52; 95%CI 1.08−2.13; p = 0.015) and depression (OR 1.80; 95%CI 1.1−2.92; p = 0.017). High nutritional level showed an association with general PSC and general self-concept (p < 0.05). Absence of body image dissatisfaction was related to general self-concept (p < 0.01) and physical condition dimensions (p < 0.05). Conclusions: PSC is associated with CRF, PA after school, ST and nutritional level. According to mental health variables, poor PSC is related to depression in Chilean schoolchildren. Therefore, promoting a healthy lifestyle among children should be a target of community- and school-based interventions to promote PSC.
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Fernandez-Ortega C, González-Bernal J, Gonzalez-Bernal S, Trigueros R, Aguilar-Parra JM, Minguez-Minguez LA, Obregon AI, De La Fuente Anuncibay R. The Perception of Teaching, Learning Styles and Commitment to Learning and Their Influence on the Practice of Physical Activity and Eating Habits Related to the Mediterranean Diet in Physical Education Students. Front Psychol 2022; 13:927667. [PMID: 35814146 PMCID: PMC9258624 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.927667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Childhood obesity, linked to a sedentary lifestyle and an unbalanced diet, is one of the main problems in today's Western societies. In this sense, the aim of the study was to analyze students' perceived satisfaction in physical education classes with learning strategies and engagement in learning and critical thinking as determinants of healthy lifestyle habits. The study involved 2,439 high school students aged 12-18 years (M = 14.66, SD = 1.78). Structural equation modeling was conducted to analyze the predictive relationships between the study variables. The results showed that teaching, teaching mastery, and cognitive development are precursors to deep thinking on the part of students, indicators of the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits. These results reflect the importance of the methodology adopted by the teacher in order to positively influence the students' habits.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Almería, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Mathematics, University of Burgos, Burgos, Spain
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Villafaina S, Tapia-Serrano MÁ, Vaquero-Solís M, León-Llamas JL, Sánchez-Miguel PA. The Role of Physical Activity in the Relationship between Satisfaction with Life and Health-Related Quality of Life in School-Age Adolescents. Behav Sci (Basel) 2021; 11:bs11090121. [PMID: 34562959 PMCID: PMC8467321 DOI: 10.3390/bs11090121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Adolescence is a critical stage in the development of healthy habits. In this regard, physical activity has emerged as a useful tool to improve satisfaction with life and health-related quality of life in adolescents. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to examine the mediating role of physical activity in the relationship between satisfaction with life and health-related quality of life in adolescent boys and girls. Also, we aimed to investigate the differences between sexes in the HRQoL, physical activity level, and satisfaction with life. (2) Methods: A total of 297 adolescents, ranging in age from 11 to 12 years (11.46 ± 1.63), participated in this cross-sectional study. The Satisfaction with life scale, Physical activity Questionnaire for Adolescents and the KIDSCREEN-10 questionnaires were employed. (3) Results: The estimated indirect effect showed that physical activity level was a mediator of the positive effect of satisfaction with life on health-related quality of life (β = 0.105, 95% CI = 0.031; 0.202). However, the index of moderated mediation showed that sex is not a significant moderator of the mediating role of physical activity in the relationship between satisfaction with life and HRQoL (β = -0.033, 95% CI = -0.023, 0.136). Furthermore, significant differences in satisfaction with life were found, with girls manifesting lower values (p-value = 0.026). (4) Conclusion: This study shows the importance of physical activity during adolescence and the association of this behavior with the health-related quality of life of adolescents.
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- Santos Villafaina
- Physical Activity and Quality of Life Research Group (AFYCAV), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Avd. de la Universidad S/N, 10003 Cáceres, Spain; (S.V.); (J.L.L.-L.)
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- Department of Didactics of Music, Plastic and Body Expression, Teacher Training College, University of Extremadura, Avd. de la Universidad S/N, 10003 Cáceres, Spain; (M.V.-S.); (P.A.S.-M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Didactics of Music, Plastic and Body Expression, Teacher Training College, University of Extremadura, Avd. de la Universidad S/N, 10003 Cáceres, Spain; (M.V.-S.); (P.A.S.-M.)
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- Physical Activity and Quality of Life Research Group (AFYCAV), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, Avd. de la Universidad S/N, 10003 Cáceres, Spain; (S.V.); (J.L.L.-L.)
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- Department of Didactics of Music, Plastic and Body Expression, Teacher Training College, University of Extremadura, Avd. de la Universidad S/N, 10003 Cáceres, Spain; (M.V.-S.); (P.A.S.-M.)
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Ahmad Bahathig A, Abu Saad H, Md Yusop NB, Mohd Shukri NH, El-Din MME. Relationship between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Anthropometric Measurements among Saudi Female Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18168461. [PMID: 34444210 PMCID: PMC8392146 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Overweight and obesity are becoming increasingly prevalent among children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia and are an emerging cause of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Lifestyle factors, such as insufficient levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviors, are responsible for the increased prevalence of NCDs. This study aimed to determine the association between physical activity levels, sedentary behaviors, and anthropometric measurements in Saudi female adolescents. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 399 healthy female adolescent students aged 13–14 years in Arar, Saudi Arabia. The participants were randomly selected from different schools and their anthropometric measurements were determined. The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) and the Adolescent Sedentary Activity Questionnaire (ASAQ) were used to assess their physical activity levels and sedentary behaviors, and an analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS software version 25. A multiple linear regression model was used to determine the association between the variables. The majority of the participants had a normal body mass index (BMI; 79.4%) and waist circumference (WC; 62.4%). A total of 74.4% had waist to height ratio (WHtR) < 0.5. About 92.7% of the participants were not meeting PA recommendations of 60 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. The overall mean time spent on sedentary activities was high on both weekdays and weekend days at 357.64 ± 86.29 and 470.51 ± 147.64 min/day, respectively. Moreover, anthropometric measurement (BMI) was positively associated with age and negatively associated with sedentary behavior on weekends, while WHtR was positively associated with age. The multiple linear regression analysis also showed that age and sedentary behavior significantly predicted BMI among the study participants (F (2, 396) = 4.346, p < 0.014) and age was the only significant predictor of WHtR (F (1, 397) = 16.191, p ≤ 0.001). This study revealed that most of the female Saudi adolescents undertook low levels of activity and high levels of sedentary behaviors. Sedentary behaviors were significantly associated with their BMI. Accordingly, an intervention program on healthy lifestyles is important to improve Saudi female adolescents’ lifestyles.
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- Abeer Ahmad Bahathig
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (A.A.B.); (N.H.M.S.)
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, College of Home Economic, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (A.A.B.); (N.H.M.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia;
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (A.A.B.); (N.H.M.S.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, College of Home Economic, Northern Border University, Arar 91431, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Home Economics, Helwan University, Cairo 11790, Egypt
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