Global prevalence of physical activity for children and adolescents; inconsistencies, research gaps, and recommendations: a narrative review
Background One of the strategic actions identified in the Global Action Plan on Physical
Activity (PA) 2018–2030 is the enhancement of data systems and capabilities at national …
Activity (PA) 2018–2030 is the enhancement of data systems and capabilities at national …
Towards better evidence-informed global action: lessons learnt from the Lancet series and recent developments in physical activity and public health
In the past few decades, the field of physical activity has grown and evolved in scope, depth,
visibility and impact around the world. Global progress has been observed in research and …
visibility and impact around the world. Global progress has been observed in research and …
Latin American consumption of major food groups: Results from the ELANS study
Background The Latin American (LA) region is still facing an ongoing epidemiological
transition and shows a complex public health scenario regarding non-communicable …
transition and shows a complex public health scenario regarding non-communicable …
Comparing national device-based physical activity surveillance systems: a systematic review
Background Physical activity surveillance systems are important for public health monitoring
but rely mostly on self-report measurement of physical activity. Integration of device-based …
but rely mostly on self-report measurement of physical activity. Integration of device-based …
Energy intake and food sources of eight Latin American countries: results from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS)
ObjectiveFew previous studies in Latin America (LA) have provided data on dietary intake
composition with a standardized methodology. The present study aimed to characterize …
composition with a standardized methodology. The present study aimed to characterize …
Low-/no-calorie sweeteners: a review of global intakes
D Martyn, M Darch, A Roberts, HY Lee, T Yaqiong Tian… - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
The current review examined published data on the intake of all major low-/no-calorie
sweeteners—aspartame, acesulfame-K, saccharin, sucralose, cyclamate, thaumatin and …
sweeteners—aspartame, acesulfame-K, saccharin, sucralose, cyclamate, thaumatin and …
Total and added sugar intake: assessment in eight Latin American countries
Non-communicable diseases are growing at an alarming rate in Latin America. We
assessed total and added sugar intake in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica …
assessed total and added sugar intake in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica …
Comparison of self-report versus accelerometer–measured physical activity and sedentary behaviors and their association with body composition in Latin American …
Background Most population-based studies from Latin America have used questionnaires to
measure physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB). Low reliability and validity of …
measure physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB). Low reliability and validity of …
Socioeconomic status impact on diet quality and body mass index in eight Latin American countries: ELANS study results
Poor health and diet quality are associated with living within a low socioeconomic status
(SES). This study aimed to investigate the impact of SES on diet quality and body mass …
(SES). This study aimed to investigate the impact of SES on diet quality and body mass …
Socio-demographic patterning of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviours in eight Latin American countries: Findings from the ELANS study
Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours (SB) are two independent risk factors for
non-communicable diseases. However, there is a lack of objectively measured information …
non-communicable diseases. However, there is a lack of objectively measured information …