Objectively Measured Physical Activity Increases Only in Males During a Summer Camp for Obese Children

Objectively Measured Physical Activity Increases Only in Males During a Summer Camp for Obese Children

Childhood obesity is a major public health challenge. Summer camps for children with obesity represent an alternative setting to improve eating and physical activity habits. Here we evaluated if the participation in the camp improves objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior and...

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Main Authors: Pascal Izzicupo, Andrea Di Blasio, Andrea Di Credico, Barbara Ghinassi, Laura Capranica, Giorgio Napolitano, Angela Di Baldassarre, Elisabetta Modestini, Mario Di Pietro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Subjects:
childhood obesity
physical activity
summer camp
accelerometry
sedentary behavior
activitystat
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.624449/full

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