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Cross-Sectional Association between Perceived Physical Literacy and Mediterranean Dietary Patterns in Adolescents:
Gabriel Domínguez-Martín1, Pedro J Tárraga-López2, José Francisco López-Gil3
1Consejería de Educación, Region of Murcia, 30071 Murcia, Spain.
Nutrients
|October 28, 2023
Summary
Adolescents with higher perceived physical literacy (PPL) showed better adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet). This suggests PPL may encourage healthier eating habits in young people.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Adolescent Health
- Physical Literacy Studies
Background:
- Physical literacy (PPL) is increasingly recognized for its influence on health behaviors.
- Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is associated with numerous health benefits.
- Understanding the interplay between PPL and dietary patterns in adolescents is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between perceived physical literacy (PPL) and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) in Spanish adolescents.
- To examine how PPL relates to specific components of the MedDiet.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 845 adolescents (aged 12-17 years) in Spain.
- Perceived physical literacy assessed using the Spanish Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument for adolescents (S-PPLI).
- MedDiet adherence evaluated with the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index in children and adolescents (KIDMED).
Main Results:
- Adolescents with medium or high PPL demonstrated significantly higher odds of optimal MedDiet adherence compared to those with low PPL.
- These associations remained statistically significant after adjusting for multiple confounding factors including sex, age, BMI, and physical activity.
- Specifically, high PPL was linked to increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, pulses, nuts, and dairy, and reduced likelihood of skipping breakfast or consuming baked goods.
Conclusions:
- Perceived physical literacy appears to be a significant factor in promoting healthy eating habits, specifically MedDiet adherence, among adolescents.
- Interventions aimed at improving PPL may positively influence dietary choices in this age group.
- Further research could explore causal relationships and targeted interventions.
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