Journal of Obesity
Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 315096, 9 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/315096
1Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 3641-103 Hospital Drive, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 0W8
2Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7J 5B6
3Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 0W8
4College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 5E5
5School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 1C9
2Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7J 5B6
3Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 0W8
4College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 5E5
5School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 1C9
Received 12 January 2013; Revised 26 August 2013; Accepted 28 August 2013
Academic Editor: Roya Kelishadi
Copyright © 2013 Joshua A. Lawson et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Aims and Objectives. We investigated associations between weight status, activity level, and diet with asthma or wheeze as well as the interrelationship between these factors. Methods. We conducted a case-control study of 6–18-year olds from 2005 to 2007. Cases () were subjects reporting episodes or breathing medication use along with doctor-diagnosed asthma or wheeze in the past 12 months. Controls were randomly selected () and without asthma or wheeze. Data regarding health outcomes, diet, and activity were obtained from questionnaire. Objectively measured height and weight were collected. Results. In the adjusted analysis, there was a trend () towards an increased risk of asthma or wheeze associated with high fast food and/or pop consumption. Among cases, a significantly lower proportion (66%) classified as overweight participated in hard exercise in ≥9 of the past 14 days compared to those who were not overweight (86%). This pattern was not seen among controls (76% participating in hard exercise versus 78%, resp.). However, based on perceived weight status by the parent, the patterns were similar regardless of case-control status. Conclusions. Overweight status may negatively impact activity level among those with asthma or wheeze. Efforts should be made to encourage healthy food choices, and activity programming must consider the needs of overweight children with asthma.
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