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Active Lifestyle—The Role of Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviour in Obesity Prevention and Control

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Obesity".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 November 2023) | Viewed by 3517

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Arya M. Sharma

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Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3, Canada
Interests: obesity; hypertension; epidemiology and public health; metabolic syndrome; diabetes; insulin resistance; diabetes complications; blood pressure
Prof. Dr. Christine Joisten

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Department for Physical Activity in Public Health, Institute of Movement and Neurosciences, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, German Sport University Cologne, 50933 Cologne, Germany
Interests: obesity; physical activity in different target groups (children and youth, diabetes, obesity, non-communicable diseases); community based prevention

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Overweight and obesity presents one of the most critical public health challenges due to its association with non-communicable diseases, cardiometabolic risk factors, orthopaedic disorders, psychosocial stress and premature death. This not only affect adults; these comorbidities are also found in children and adolescents with obesity.  In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this development has clearly intensified. Alongside nutrition, exercise plays a decisive role in prevention and therapy. However, success in terms of weight reduction is limited; for example, a weight loss of only 2 to 3 kilograms is likely to be achieved through physical activity. Only the combination of exercise with a healthy diet seems to bring about the desired results. In addition to calorie consumption or calorie restriction, the health benefits of this combined treatment are mainly attributed to changes in body composition and possible anti-inflammatory effects.

Thus, the promotion of healthy living and (lifestyle) health literacy to prevent or manage obesity remains a central task in all age groups. We would therefore like to invite you to present well-founded, evide  nce-based approaches to a broad public in this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Arya M. Sharma
Prof. Dr. Christine Joisten
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • obesity
  • prevention
  • weight management programmes
  • bariatric surgery
  • physical activity
  • sedentary behaviour
  • active lifestyle
  • dietary behaviour
  • nutrition
  • health literacy
  • physical literacy
  • food literacy

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Factors Influencing the Degree of Employee Involvement in Preventive Nutrition and Physical Activity Web-Based Programs in Medium and Small Enterprises
by Mojca Stubelj, Klemen Širok, Suzana Laporšek and Simona Perčič
Nutrients 2023, 15(24), 5129; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15245129 - 17 Dec 2023
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This cross-sectional study was part of a comprehensive workplace health promotion program (WHPP) implemented in the work environment of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Western Slovenia, which included web-based educational campaigns aimed at promoting positive lifestyle changes among workers, including healthy eating [...] Read more.
This cross-sectional study was part of a comprehensive workplace health promotion program (WHPP) implemented in the work environment of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Western Slovenia, which included web-based educational campaigns aimed at promoting positive lifestyle changes among workers, including healthy eating habits and physical activity. As part of this program, which included campaigns in the areas of stress management, ergonomics, sleep hygiene, communication, work climate, and absenteeism, we developed and examined the engagement frequency in web-based content on healthy eating and physical activity for the companies included in the WHPP. This part of the project lasted from 2020 to 2022. Prior to the educational campaign, participants voluntarily completed a screening questionnaire. We analyzed the patterns of 370 workers in terms of their job classification (predominantly sedentary, predominantly standing, or predominantly physical), body mass index (BMI), gender, age, and selected indicators of diet and physical activity. Of the 88 companies participating in the WHPP, 26 took part in our web-based educational campaigns on nutrition and physical activity. Through an empirical analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics and a linear regression, we found that, on average, the engagement frequency (i.e., proportion of educational personal e-mails read) was highest among men with sedentary work, with older employees participating more actively than expected. Moreover, workers with good dietary habits and a favorable BMI proved to be the most avid readers of the web-based campaigns. Despite the overall low participant engagement frequency, it is clear that web-based educational campaigns are more appealing to workers with sedentary jobs and good dietary habits. This study provides valuable information on the potential effectiveness of appropriate workplace health promotion campaigns for SMEs and public health practices. Full article
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Strategies to Improve Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviours in Children and Adolescents: A Review
by Sisitha Jayasinghe and Andrew P. Hills
Nutrients 2023, 15(15), 3370; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15153370 - 28 Jul 2023
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Despite widespread acknowledgement of the multifarious health benefits of physical activity (PA), including prevention and control of obesity, an overwhelming majority of children and adolescents are not sufficiently active to realise such benefits. Concurrently, young people are significantly impacted by the rapid global [...] Read more.
Despite widespread acknowledgement of the multifarious health benefits of physical activity (PA), including prevention and control of obesity, an overwhelming majority of children and adolescents are not sufficiently active to realise such benefits. Concurrently, young people are significantly impacted by the rapid global rise of sedentarism, and suboptimal dietary patterns during key phases of development. Regrettably, the cumulative effects of unhealthy behaviours during the growing years predisposes young people to the early stages of several chronic conditions, including obesity. Clear and consistent approaches are urgently needed to improve eating and activity behaviours of children and adolescents. Based on existing evidence of “best bets” to prevent and control obesity and its comorbidities, we present a set of non-negotiable strategies as a ‘road map’ to achieving prevention and improving the health of children and adolescents. Full article
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