Table 3 Differences in adiposity, PA and agility performance between children of migrant and non-migrant parents
Non-migrants (mean ± SD) n =151 | Migrants1(mean ± SD) n =393 | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
BMI (kg/m2) | 15.5 ± 1.1 | 15.7 ± 1.5 | 0.2 |
Skinfold thickness(mm) | 25.3 ± 5.7 | 27.4 ± 8.9 | 0.01 |
Percentage overweight/obese children (%) | 7.0 | 11.0 | 0.1 |
Total PA (counts per minute, cpm) | 752 ± 176 | 717 ± 161 | 0.2 |
MVPA (number of 15-s-intervals/day) | 379 ± 103 | 380 ± 109 | 0.5 |
VPA (number of 15-s-intervals/day) | 104 ± 45 | 102 ± 44 | 0.8 |
Time spent playing outdoor (min/day) | 99 ± 58 | 86 ± 54 | 0.1 |
Sedentary activities (number of 15-s-intervals/day) | 1291 ± 229 | 1357 ± 247 | 0.02 |
TV time (min/day) | 34 ± 30 | 65 ± 48 | < 0.001 |
Obstacle course (s) | 18.2 ± 3.5 | 19.5 ± 4.7 | 0.005 |