Health-enhancing physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents

Volume: 22, Issue: 8, Pages: 679 - 701
Published: Aug 1, 2004
Abstract
We provide a wide-ranging review of health-related physical activity in children and adolescents using a behavioural epidemiology framework. In contrast to many other reviews, we highlight issues associated with true sedentary behaviours alongside physically active behaviours. Specifically, we review the evidence concerning the links between physical activity and cardiovascular disease, overweight and obesity, psychosocial measures, type II...
Paper Details
Title
Health-enhancing physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents
Published Date
Aug 1, 2004
Volume
22
Issue
8
Pages
679 - 701
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