Neighborhood Environment, Active Commute, and Healthy BMI in Adolescents

The prevalence of obesity has become a primary risk factor for adolescents’ health, which is an essential in poverty reduction and sustainable development. Physical activity can help adolescents reduce keep healthy body mass index (BMI). We analyze the 2010 National Youth Activity Nutrition Survey (NYPANS) U.S. school students from 9th to 12th grades (aging 12 18). A latent variable analysis explored relationship between BMI, physical activity, social environment. found that Hispanic have higher BMI because they participate fewer activities. active commuting does not provide sufficient BMI. neighborhood environment such as public exercise recreational center facilities, but cannot underweight increase Finally, spending too much leisure time on electronic entertainment, video games, dominating contributor unhealthy These research outcomes suggest providing activity-friendly adolescents, facilities neighborhood, critical Interventions encourage entertainment meet guidelines are also necessary.