MARCOS ANDRE CORREIA BARBOSA, Luís Carlos Oliveira, Rafael Mancini, João Pedro da Silva Junior, Diana Carolina Gonzalez, Mauricio dos Santos and Victor K R Matsudo1
Center of Studies of the Physical Fitness Research Laboratory from São Caetano do Sul (CELAFISCS)1 - marcosbarbosampc@gmail.com
Purpose: Comparison of body composition and physical activity level according to self-perception health in schoolchildren. The balance between health and well-being in children and adolescents can be understood through the physical, social, mental and spiritual environment. Methods: The sample consisted of 90 schoolchildren, 40 boys and 50 girls aged 9 to 11 years old, who are part of the Ilhabela Mixed-Longitudinal Growth, Development and Physical Fitness Project coordinated by Center of studies physical fitness research laboratory from São Caetano do Sul (CELAFISCS) in São Paulo. Body composition measurements were analyzed according to the CELAFISCS standard, physical activity level and sedentary time objectively determined by accelerometer (actiGraph GT3X analyzed with Freedson 1998). For the perception of health, the Likert scale Diet and Lifestyle questionnaire was used. Statistical analysis: ANOVA One Way, Post-hoc Bonferroni, the significance level adopted was p <0.05. Results: There were significant differences in body composition in body weight, BMI, waist circumference and X3DC according to self-perception health. This phenomenon was not found in regards to physical activity and sedentary behavior. Conclusion: According to students self-perception health, differences in body composition were found when compared to self-rated health, and body composition values were lower in students who reported a positive score.
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