The assessment of physical activity and nutrition in home schooled versus public schooled children

The purpose of this study was to descriptively compare the physical activity and dietary intake of public school (PSC) versus home schooled children (HSC). Potential parental and home influences were also examined. Thirty six matched pairs of public school-home school children aged 7-11 years partic...

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Published in:Pediatric exercise science 2010-02, Vol.22 (1), p.44-59
Main Authors: Long, Douglas E, Gaetke, Lisa M, Perry, Stephen D, Abel, Mark G, Clasey, Jody L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Adipose Tissue
Body Mass Index
Child
Child Welfare
Diet
Energy Intake
Exercise
Family Characteristics
Female
Health Behavior
Health Status Indicators
Home education
Humans
Male
Motor Activity
Nutrition Surveys
Nutritional Status
Schools
Social Environment
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to descriptively compare the physical activity and dietary intake of public school (PSC) versus home schooled children (HSC). Potential parental and home influences were also examined. Thirty six matched pairs of public school-home school children aged 7-11 years participated in this study. Each participant wore an activity monitor and recorded their dietary intake concurrently for seven consecutive days. PSC had significantly more total and weekday steps, and spent more time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity compared with HSC. There were no differences in dietary intake between the two groups. These results suggest differences in physical activity between PSC and HSC and encourage further study of public and home school environments, in relation to the obesity epidemic.
ISSN:0899-8493
1543-2920
DOI:10.1123/pes.22.1.44