Are children's activity levels determined by their genes or environment? A systematic review of twin studies

Are children's activity levels determined by their genes or environment? A systematic review of twin studies

Context: The importance of physical activity to paediatric health warrants investigation into its determinants. Objective measurement allows a robust examination of genetic and environmental influences on physical activity. Objective: To systematically review the evidence on the extent of genetic an...

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Main Authors: Abigail Fisher, Lee Smith, Cornelia H.M. van Jaarsveld, Alexia Sawyer, Jane Wardle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Subjects:
Twin
Child
Activity
Genetic
Environment
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335515000832

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