What do US and Canadian parents do to encourage or discourage physical activity among their 5-12 Year old children?

Abstract Background Parents have the potential to substantively influence their child’s physical activity. This study identified the parenting practices of US and Canadian parents to encourage or discourage their 5-12 year-old child’s physical activity and to examine differences in parenting practic...

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Main Authors: Andrew W. Tu, Teresia M. O’Connor, Mark R. Beauchamp, Sheryl O. Hughes, Tom Baranowski, Louise C. Mâsse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4918-z