Are sun exposure time, dietary patterns, and vitamin D intake related to the socioeconomic status of Portuguese children?

Objectives: To investigate the association among sun exposure time, vitamin D intake, dietary patterns, and socioeconomic status in Portuguese children.

Methods: Participants aged 3-11 years (50.1% females) were recruited from public and private schools (n = 118) in the districts of Coimbra (n = 2980), Lisbon (n = 3066), and Porto (n = 2426).

Is more prolonged sun exposure associated with healthier life habits and obesity indicators in Portuguese children?

Objectives: Sun exposure seems to have an indirect effect on the development of obesity through vitamin D synthesis in the skin, the primary source of this vitamin. The present study aimed to investigate associations among sun exposure time, obesity indicators, and lifestyle habits in children.

Methods: A total of 4755 children (3-10 years; 49.