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The Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey: Comparisons with Obesity and Physical Activity in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Title: The Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey: Comparisons with Obesity and Physical Activity in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Language: English
Authors: Helsel, Brian C. (ORCID 0000-0003-3362-3581), Foster, Rachel N. S., Sherman, Joseph, Steele, Robert, Ptomey, Lauren T., Montgomery, Robert, Washburn, Richard A., Donnelly, Joseph E.
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Jan 2023 53(1):89-95.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2023
Sponsoring Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (DHHS)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH)
Contract Number: UA3MC25735
TL1TR002368
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Obesity, At Risk Persons, Nutrition, Physical Activity Level, Family Influence, Family Programs, Body Composition
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-05415-9
ISSN: 0162-3257
1573-3432
Abstract: Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a heightened risk for obesity. Family-level measures of nutrition and physical activity may help explain factors contributing to disproportionate rates of weight gain. Twenty adolescents with ASD participated in baseline testing for a study to assess the feasibility of remotely-delivered yoga. Parents completed the Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) survey and anthropometrics and physical activity were assessed in the adolescents. A median split was applied to the FNPA score to create high and low obesogenic environments and nonparametric O'Brien's multiple endpoint tests were used to evaluate the differences. Between-group differences were found in anthropometrics (p = 0.01) but not physical activity (p = 0.72). Implications for a multifaceted family-based approach to obesity prevention are discussed.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1364432
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a heightened risk for obesity. Family-level measures of nutrition and physical activity may help explain factors contributing to disproportionate rates of weight gain. Twenty adolescents with ASD participated in baseline testing for a study to assess the feasibility of remotely-delivered yoga. Parents completed the Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) survey and anthropometrics and physical activity were assessed in the adolescents. A median split was applied to the FNPA score to create high and low obesogenic environments and nonparametric O'Brien's multiple endpoint tests were used to evaluate the differences. Between-group differences were found in anthropometrics (p = 0.01) but not physical activity (p = 0.72). Implications for a multifaceted family-based approach to obesity prevention are discussed.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05415-9