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This study examined the relationship between childhood obesity and
overweight and functional activity and its enjoyment.
METHOD: A cross-sectional
design was used to analyze data from the 2012 National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey National Youth Fitness Survey. Multivariate logistic
regression models were used. RESULTS: Data for 1,640 children ages 3-15 yr were
retrieved. Physical activity was negatively associated with risk of obesity (odds
ratio [OR] = 0.93; 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.87, 0.98]). Although children
who were obese and overweight were more likely to have functional limitations
(ORs = 1.58-1.61), their enjoyment of physical activity participation was not
significantly different from that of the healthy-weight group. CONCLUSION:
Physical activity lowered the risk of obesity. Children who were obese had
functional limitations compared with healthy-weight children, but both groups
enjoyed physical activity equally. Future studies are needed to determine
barriers to participation among these children in recreation and sporting activities.
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