Utility of Accelerometers to Measure Physical Activity in Children Attending an Obesity Treatment Intervention
Objectives. To investigate the use of accelerometers to monitor change in physical activity in a childhood obesity treatment intervention. Methods. 28 children aged 7–13 taking part in “Families for Health” were asked to wear an accelerometer (Actigraph) for 7-days, and complete an accompanying acti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Obesity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/398918 |