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Physical activity and weight status of children in Germany: cross-sectional results from the MoMo Wave 3 (2018–2020)

Brehm, Elena 1; Tschuschke, Lara 1; Klos, Leon ORCID iD icon 1; Burchartz, Alexander ORCID iD icon 1; Volk, Carmen 1; Hanssen-Doose, Anke 2; Jekauc, Darko 1; Niessner, Claudia ORCID iD icon 1; Woll, Alexander ORCID iD icon 1
1 Institut für Sport und Sportwissenschaft (IfSS), Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
2 Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Abstract:

Childhood physical activity (PA) plays a critical role in preventing obesity and supporting overall health. This study investigates the prevalence of weight status categories and their association with organized and unorganized PA among 6- to 17-year-old children in Germany using MoMo Wave 3 (2018–2020). Cross-sectional data from MoMo Wave 3 (2018–2020) were analyzed to examine associations between weight status and PA. A total of 1983 participants (age: 11.6 ± 3.4 years, 52.3% male) completed a questionnaire and had anthropometric measurements taken, including height and weight. Statistical comparisons between normal-weight children and those classified as underweight or overweight based on their body mass index focused on their participation in organized and unorganized PA. Linear and logistic regressions were used for statistical analysis. Among the participants, 3.0% were severely underweight, 5.8% were underweight, 7.2% were overweight, and 4.6% were obese. Participants classified as underweight (ꞵ = − .084; p < .001) and overweight (ꞵ = − .045; p = .042) spent less time in organized PA compared to normal weights. Overweight participants were less likely to participate in unorganized PA (OR = .64, p = .003). ... mehr


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DOI: 10.5445/IR/1000182587
Veröffentlicht am 24.06.2025
Cover der Publikation
Zugehörige Institution(en) am KIT Institut für Sport und Sportwissenschaft (IfSS)
Publikationstyp Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Publikationsjahr 2025
Sprache Englisch
Identifikator ISSN: 0340-6199, 1432-1076
KITopen-ID: 1000182587
Erschienen in European journal of pediatrics
Verlag Springer
Band 184
Heft Artikelnr.: 360
Vorab online veröffentlicht am 24.05.2025
Schlagwörter Body mass index, sports club physical activity, leisure time physical activity, physical activity recommendations
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Globale Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung Ziel 3 – Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
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