Daily physical activity related to aerobic fitness and body fat in an urban sample of children

Volume: 18, Issue: 6, Pages: 728 - 735
Published: Nov 24, 2008
Abstract
This study evaluates associations between objectively measured daily physical activity vs aerobic fitness and body fat in children aged 8–11 years. A cross‐sectional study of 225 children aged 7.9–11.1 years was performed. Abdominal fat mass (AFM) and total body fat (TBF) were quantified by dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry. TBF was calculated as percentage of total body mass (BF%). Body fat distribution was calculated as AFM/TBF. Aerobic fitness...
Paper Details
Title
Daily physical activity related to aerobic fitness and body fat in an urban sample of children
Published Date
Nov 24, 2008
Volume
18
Issue
6
Pages
728 - 735
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