Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Other Health Outcomes in People Following Restrictive Bariatric Surgery

Two separate samples of obese adults scheduled to undergo restrictive bariatric surgery participated in two studies that comprised this programme of research. There were no changes from pre-surgery in measures of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour collected over the first 12 months post-surgery, despite large and significant weight loss. People who undergo restrictive bariatric surgery continue to have low motivation and experience barriers to PA, which can inform much needed interventions to optimise PA

Conflicting Guidelines on Young Children's Screen Time and Use of Digital Technology Create Policy and Practice Dilemmas

Across the globe, many children live in a digitally enmeshed world. Education and industry authorities encourage the use of digital technology by children to prepare them to thrive in a digital world. Health authorities, in contrast, discourage young children's use of digital technology and raise concerns about the potential negative effects on children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. This paper articulates the differing perspectives of education and health authorities that result in a dilemma for those charged with providing for young children's health, care, education, development, and well-being—that of conflicting advice regarding the use of digital technology in early childhood. We highlight the consequent need for clear and balanced information regarding appropriate digital technology practices for families, doctors, educators, and other professionals working with young children—so that young children may gain benefits from digital technology use while minimizing the potential for harm