<b> Relationship of time spent in front of the TV with energy expenditure in adolescents with different percents of body fat </b>

Physical inactivity is considered an independent risk factor for chronic diseases, and time spent in front of the TV is one of the most widespread sedentary activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between time spent in front of the TV and energy expenditure among ado...

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Main Authors: Edio Luiz Petroski, Rosane Carla Rosendo da Silva, Andreia Pelegrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2008-01-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
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Online Access:http://www.periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/4140/3489