P521 Low physical activity levels and high screen times are associated with increased weight and adverse body composition at 5 years of age: findings from the ROLO Kids Study

Background

Childhood obesity rates have reached epidemic proportions world-wide, identifying modifiable factors to address this has become vital. Adverse child behaviour, in terms of low physical activity and high sedentary time, has increased alongside rates of over-weight and obesity. However, research on these aspects of physical health is limited in young children.

Methods

275 5-year-old children from the ROLO Kids study...