Publications by authors named "T S Olds"
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- The study examines the relationship between socioeconomic disadvantage and body mass index (BMI) among children and adults while considering genetic predisposition to obesity.
- By analyzing data from a sizable population-based cohort, the researchers found that children with higher polygenic risk for obesity are more affected by socioeconomic disadvantage.
- Hypothetical interventions to reduce this disadvantage could significantly lower rates of adolescent overweight/obesity, especially among those with high genetic risk, suggesting that addressing childhood disadvantage may be an effective strategy for obesity prevention.
Background: Sleep, sedentary behaviour, physical activity, and the composition of these movement behaviours across the 24-h day are associated with cognitive function in early years children. This study used a Goldilocks day compositional data analysis approach to identify the optimal duration of sleep, sedentary behaviour, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity associated with desired cognitive function outcomes in early years children.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 858 children aged 2.
Health effects of children's summer holiday programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act
October 2024
Background: Unfavourable changes occur in children's health behaviours and outcomes during the summer holidays. This systematic review aimed to determine the effectiveness of summer holiday programs in mitigating these changes.
Methods: Six databases (MEDLINE, JBI, PsychINFO, Embase, ERIC and Scopus) were systematically searched for experimental controlled studies that investigated programs of at least 5 days' duration conducted exclusively during the summer holiday period on school-aged children (5-18 years).
Background: Each day is made up of a composition of "time-use behaviors." These can be classified by their intensity (eg, light or moderate-vigorous physical activity [PA]) or domain (eg, chores, socializing). Intensity-based time-use behaviors are linked with cognitive function and cardiometabolic health in older adults, but it is unknown whether these relationships differ depending on the domain (or type/context) of behavior.
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- This study investigates how diet changes over time and across seasons for adults in Australia, focusing on data collected from 375 participants from December 2019 to December 2021.
- Researchers found that overall food and energy intake peaked in December, with summer months showing higher consumption of fruits and various beverages compared to other seasons.
- The results highlight significant seasonal differences in dietary habits, particularly around the summer holiday, suggesting that these patterns could help shape future dietary intervention strategies.