Brief Report: Obesogenic Behaviors of Children with Developmental Disabilities During Summer.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Keith BrazendaleMichael W Beets

Abstract

The 'Structured Days Hypothesis' suggests that children's obesogenic behaviors (e.g., activity, diet, sleep, and screen time) are less favorable during times when there is less-structure to a child's day (e.g., summer). To compare obesogenic behaviors of children with developmental disabilities (DD) during summer on days with differing amounts of 'structure'. Seventeen children with DD (mean age 9.8 years) attending a day camp wore a Fitbit© activity monitor on the non-dominant wrist during summer, and parents completed a survey packet, to capture obesogenic behaviors. Participants displayed improved physical activity levels, diets, and sleep timing on camp days versus other days. Providing children with DD 'structure' over summer is a potential intervention approach requiring further investigation.

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Feb 12, 2021·The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity·Keith BrazendaleUNKNOWN International Children’s Accelerometry Database (ICAD) Collaborators
Mar 16, 2021·Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders·Jeanette M GarciaShawn Lawrence
Jun 16, 2021·Childhood Obesity·Keith BrazendaleAna Leon
Jan 26, 2022·JMIR MHealth and UHealth·Sophie HuhnSandra Barteit

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