MVPA is associated with lower weight gain in 8-10 year old children: a prospective study with 1 year follow-up.

Studies relating physical activity (PA) to weight gain in children have produced mixed results, although there is some evidence for stronger associations with more intense physical activities. The present study tested the hypothesis that weight gain over one year in 8-10 year olds would be more stro...

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Main Authors: Abigail Fisher, Claire Hill, Laura Webber, Lisa Purslow, Jane Wardle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-04-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3084238?pdf=render