Abstract
Aim: The aim of this poster is to analyze the concepts of poor dietary habits and physical inactivity, which are defined differently by various researchers, in obese and overweight school-aged children.
Background: Poor dietary habits and physical inactivity are two common modifiable lifestyle behaviors, contributing to overweight/obesity in children.
Design: Rodgers' method of concept analysis guided the review, including sample and setting, literature search, and data analysis.
Data Source: PubMed and CINAHL were searched for relevant literature.
Results: Antecedents included changes in children's lifestyles, increased dependence on transportation, parental, caregivers’, and peer influence, cultural and social norms, and environmental factors. Attributes include intake of high-carbohydrate and sugary beverages and foods, increased screen time, and lack of exercise. Consequences include persisting childhood obesity to adulthood non-communicable diseases, psychosocial issues, and increased healthcare costs.
Conclusion: Establishing healthy lifestyle behaviors such as healthy dietary habits, incorporating physical activity to the sedentary lifestyle are important strategies for combating the rising rates of childhood overweight/obesity.
Impact: Addressing poor dietary habits includes implementing nutritional education programs and counseling for both children and parents and introducing school-based initiatives and community resources to improve dietary choices. Addressing sedentary physical inactivity includes encouraging active lifestyle through structured programs, integrating movement into daily routines, and promoting active play to help combat sedentary lifestyle.
Public and Patient Contribution: Healthcare professionals, like pediatricians, dietitians, and educators, need to improve their approaches to tackle childhood overweight/obesity. This involves combining efforts to address both poor dietary habits and physcial inactivity, educating families about how these lifestyle choices impact health, and creating personalized plans to help children make better choices. In addition, policies should be directed towards school-based interventions for providing healthy dietary choices and exercise programs.
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References:
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Nu at-Large
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Public and Community Health, Overweight Children, Childhood Obesity, Diet, Physical Activity Levels
Recommended Citation
Ahmadi, Mahdiyeh; Rice, Marti; and Bowen, Felesia, "Poor Dietary Habits and Physical Inactivity in Obese and Overweight Children: A Concept Analysis" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 66.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/posters_2025/66
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Poor Dietary Habits and Physical Inactivity in Obese and Overweight Children: A Concept Analysis
Seattle, Washington, USA
Aim: The aim of this poster is to analyze the concepts of poor dietary habits and physical inactivity, which are defined differently by various researchers, in obese and overweight school-aged children.
Background: Poor dietary habits and physical inactivity are two common modifiable lifestyle behaviors, contributing to overweight/obesity in children.
Design: Rodgers' method of concept analysis guided the review, including sample and setting, literature search, and data analysis.
Data Source: PubMed and CINAHL were searched for relevant literature.
Results: Antecedents included changes in children's lifestyles, increased dependence on transportation, parental, caregivers’, and peer influence, cultural and social norms, and environmental factors. Attributes include intake of high-carbohydrate and sugary beverages and foods, increased screen time, and lack of exercise. Consequences include persisting childhood obesity to adulthood non-communicable diseases, psychosocial issues, and increased healthcare costs.
Conclusion: Establishing healthy lifestyle behaviors such as healthy dietary habits, incorporating physical activity to the sedentary lifestyle are important strategies for combating the rising rates of childhood overweight/obesity.
Impact: Addressing poor dietary habits includes implementing nutritional education programs and counseling for both children and parents and introducing school-based initiatives and community resources to improve dietary choices. Addressing sedentary physical inactivity includes encouraging active lifestyle through structured programs, integrating movement into daily routines, and promoting active play to help combat sedentary lifestyle.
Public and Patient Contribution: Healthcare professionals, like pediatricians, dietitians, and educators, need to improve their approaches to tackle childhood overweight/obesity. This involves combining efforts to address both poor dietary habits and physcial inactivity, educating families about how these lifestyle choices impact health, and creating personalized plans to help children make better choices. In addition, policies should be directed towards school-based interventions for providing healthy dietary choices and exercise programs.
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Establishing healthy lifestyle behaviors such as healthy dietary habits, incorporating physical activity to the sedentary lifestyle are important strategies for combating the rising rates of childhood overweight/obesity.