Parenting and the decline of physical activity from age 9 to 15

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is a rapid decline in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during middle childhood and adolescence. Information on the environmental factors implicated in this decline is limited. This study focuses on family factors a...

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Main Authors: Nader P, Houts RM, McRitchie S, Bradley RH, O'Brien M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Online Access:http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/8/1/33