Active Commuting to School and Association With Physical Activity and Adiposity Among US Youth

Authors: Mendoza JA, Watson K, Nguyen N, Cerin E., Baranowski T., Nicklas TA.
Journal: Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8(4), 488-495, 2011.

Walking or bicycling to school (ie, active commuting) has shown promise for improving physical activity and preventing obesity in youth. Using data of participants aged 12 to 19 years from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003 to 2004 (n = 789 unweighted), the authors constructed multiple linear regression models that controlled for dietary energy intake and sociodemographics. Active commuting was associated with greater MVPA and lower measures of adiposity among US youth. Before- and after-school MVPA mediated the relationships between active commuting and waist circumference.

Keywords:Obestiy, Pediatric, Walking, Bicycling, School-based

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