The relationship between family nutrition and physical activity practices and physical activity attitudes in children
Family environments significantly influence children's physical activity attitudes, with socioeconomic factors acting as key modifiers. This study demonstrates that family nutrition and physical activity practices significantly influence children's attitudes toward physical activity. Healthier family habits correlated with more positive attitudes in children, particularly among families with higher parental education and urban residency. Public health initiatives should focus on educating parents about healthy practices while ensuring equitable access to physical activity opportunities for children.
Authors
- Ahmet Bütün (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6856-9389)
Institutions
- Mardin Artuklu University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24230-w
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76