Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Body Mass Index in Preschool Children

Aim. To examine the association between objectively measured physical activity (PA) and body mass index (BMI) in preschool children. Methods. The study comprised 281 children (55.9% boys) aged from 4 to 6 years. PA was measured by accelerometer. Children were categorized as non-overweight (NOW) and...

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Main Authors: Susana Maria Coelho Guimarães Vale, Rute Marina Roberto Santos, Luísa Maria da Cruz Soares-Miranda, Carla Marisa Maia Moreira, Jonatan R. Ruiz, Jorge Augusto Silva Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/479439