Studies of the relationship between sedentary behaviors and overweight among children and adolescents show mixed results. The
fourth Thai National Health Examination Survey data collected between 2008 and 2009 were used to explore this association in
5,999 children aged 6 to 14 years.The prevalence of overweight defined by the age- and gender-specific bodymass index cut-points of
the International Obesity Task Force was 16%.Usingmultiple logistic regression, computer game use for more than 1 hour a day was
found to be associated with an increased risk of overweight (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.4; 95% confidence interval: 1.02–1.93).
The effect of computer game use and TV viewing on the risk for overweight was significantly pronounced among girls who spent
≤3 days/week in 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (AOR = 1.99 and 1.72, resp.). On the contrary, these sedentary
behaviors did not exert significant risk for overweight among boys.Themoderating effect on risk of overweight by physical inactivity
andmedia use should be taken into consideration in designing the interventions for overweight control in children and adolescents.
Tracking societal changes is essential for identification of potential areas for targeted interventions.