<it>Children</it>, parents, and pets exercising together (CPET) randomised controlled trial: study rationale, design, and methods

<it>Children</it>, parents, and pets exercising together (CPET) randomised controlled trial: study rationale, design, and methods

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Objectively measured physical activity is low in British children, and declines as childhood progresses. Observational studies suggest that dog-walking might be a useful approach to physical activity promotion in children and adults,...

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Main Authors: Yam Philippa S, Morrison Ryan, Penpraze Viki, Westgarth Carri, Ward Dianne S, Mutrie Nanette, Hutchison Pippa, Young David, Reilly John J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Obesity
children
dogs
accelerometry
exercise
CPET
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/208

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