Is sedentary behaviour just physical inactivity by another name?

Abstract The relationship between sedentary behaviour and physical activity and their role in the development of health conditions is an ongoing topic of research. This debate paper presents arguments in favour and against the statement: “Is sedentary behaviour just physical inactivity by another na...

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Main Authors: Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Melvyn Hillsdon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-017-0601-0