Toddler physical activity study: laboratory and community studies to evaluate accelerometer validity and correlates

Toddler physical activity study: laboratory and community studies to evaluate accelerometer validity and correlates

Abstract Background Toddlerhood is an important age for physical activity (PA) promotion to prevent obesity and support a physically active lifestyle throughout childhood. Accurate assessment of PA is needed to determine trends/correlates of PA, time spent in sedentary, light, or moderate-vigorous P...

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Main Authors: Erin R. Hager, Candice E. Gormley, Laura W. Latta, Margarita S. Treuth, Laura E. Caulfield, Maureen M. Black
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Accelerometry
Toddler
Physical activity assessment
Very young children
Activity correlates
Low-income
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3569-9

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