The Effect of Incorporating an Exergame Application in a Multidisciplinary Weight Management Program on Physical Activity and Fitness Indices in Children with Overweight and Obesity
Children with overweight/obese (OW/OB) have low physical activity (PA) levels and excessive daily screen times. Although access to personal smartphones may complicate restricting sedentary screen time, these devices may be used to promote PA and improve fitness. Therefore, we aim to examine the impa...
Main Authors: | Rotem Kahana, Shai Kremer, Merav Dekel Dahari, Einat Kodesh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Children |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/1/18 |
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