AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Teen movement habits linked to lower diabetes and obesity risk
Modeled adherence to all recommendations was linked to adult diabetes risk 2.6 percentage points lower and obesity risk 5.9 percentage points lower than observed.Modeled adherence to all recommendations was linked to adult diabetes risk 2.6 percentage points lower and obesity risk 5.9 percentage points lower than observed.

Cohort · 6,516 peopleDiabetes mellitus
Who was studied6,516 adolescents from the Add Health cohort, against observed population
What changedModeled adherence to all movement recommendations was linked to adult diabetes risk 2.6 percentage points lower than observed
The catchSelf-reported activity, screen time, and sleep could misclassify adherence