 |
Nutrition Evidence Library |
|
Quick Links
|
What is the relationship between screen time and body weight? (DGAC 2010)Conclusion
Strong and consistent evidence in both children and adults shows that screen time is directly associated with increased overweight and obesity. The strongest association is with television screen time. Grade: Strong Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Strong; Moderate; Limited; Expert Opinion Only; Grade not assignable
For additional information regarding how to interpret grades, click here.
Evidence Summaries
What is the evidence that supports this conclusion? For more information, click on the Evidence Summary link below.
 What is the relationship between screen time and adiposity in children? What is the relationship between screen time and body weight in adults?Search Plan and Results
What were the search parameters and selection criteria used to identify literature to answer this question? For more information, click on the Search Plan and Results link below.
|
