Objectively measured physical activity, physical activity related personality and body mass index in 6- to 10-yr-old children: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence and level of overweight in childhood is rapidly increasing. One potential contributor to the rise in overweight is a decline in physical activity (PA). The purpose of this study was to compare levels and patterns of PA...

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Main Authors: De Bourdeaudhuij Ilse, Deforche Benedicte, D'hondt Eva, Cardon Greet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Online Access:http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/6/1/25