Associations between extracurricular activity participation and health-related variables in underrepresented children

Associations between extracurricular activity participation and health-related variables in underrepresented children

Background: Children from underrepresented populations exhibit low levels of physical activity (PA), diet quality, and health-related quality of life (QoL), but participation in extracurricular activities may positively impact these health outcomes. Purpose: To examine differences in PA, dietary beh...

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Main Authors: Jeanette M. Ricci, Kimberly A. Clevenger, Sandra Sellers, Sharon Davenport, Karin A. Pfeiffer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2020-06-01
Series:Sports Medicine and Health Science
Subjects:
Physical activity
Dietary behavior
Quality of life
Youth
Sport participation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666337620300263

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