Like father, like son. Physical Activity, Dietary Intake, and Media Consumption in Pre-School-Aged Children.

An imbalance between energy input and energy needs contributes to the growing incidence of overweight children. Pre-schoolers normally like to move, but even at this young age, they are already affected by a lack of physical activity and a high amount of screen time. Media consumption contributes to unhealthy diets and extends the length of time spent sitting. Longer periods of sitting are, independent of the level of activity, seen as a risk factor for the development of obesity. In the present study, 160 pre-schoolers and their parents (128 mothers, 121 fathers) were examined. The results show deviations from actual recommendations regarding physical activity, time spent sitting, dietary intake, and media consumption. Increased screen time was associated with a higher weight status among pre-school-aged children. To provide a healthy upbringing, prevention and intervention measures should be implemented on a behavioral and relational level.

[How do we manage a balance between caring for family members and employment? : A study on the compatibility between home care and employment at the Alpen-Adria-University]. / Wie schaffen wir den Spagat zwischen Pflege und Erwerbsarbeit? : Eine Studie zur Vereinbarkeit von Pflege und Erwerbsarbeit an der Alpen-Adria-Universität.

BACKGROUND: Informal family care is an essential pillar of the healthcare system whilst informal caregivers face the huge challenge of coordinating family, the care situation as well as their employment. OBJECTIVE: This article describes care situations, associated burdens, challenges and desired support measures experienced by university staff. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 75 people who are currently caring for or have in the past cared for a relative, participated in the online survey. RESULTS: Informal care, often undertaken at short notice for family members, consumes a lot of time and requires a high amount of flexibility. In 64% of the reported cases the care situation lasted for more than 1 year, while being concealed by one third of the respondents and thus leading to a high risk of burnout. CONCLUSION: Informal caregivers need support within the social and professional environment by creating an awareness of this growing and unspoken topic.