Objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in children with overweight, obesity and morbid obesity: a cross-sectional analysis

Objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in children with overweight, obesity and morbid obesity: a cross-sectional analysis

Abstract Background Limited physical activity (PA) and a high level of sedentary time (ST) are associated with childhood obesity and are a target for intervention. This study aimed to assess objectively measured PA and ST in Dutch children across weight categories, age groups and sex. Methods 202 ch...

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Main Authors: Gabrielle ten Velde, Guy Plasqui, Elke Dorenbos, Bjorn Winkens, Anita Vreugdenhil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Childhood obesity
Morbid obesity
Physical activity
Accelerometer
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11555-5

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