Physical activity for children with chronic disease; a narrative review and practical applications

Physical activity for children with chronic disease; a narrative review and practical applications

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is associated with a diverse range of health benefits. International guidelines suggest that children should be participating in a minimum of 60 min of moderate to vigorous intensity PA per day to achieve these benefits. However, current guidelines are inte...

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Main Authors: Sarah L. West, Laura Banks, Jane E. Schneiderman, Jessica E. Caterini, Samantha Stephens, Gillian White, Shilpa Dogra, Greg D. Wells
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Exercise
Medicine
Pediatric
Physical activity
Chronic disease
Children
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1377-3

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