Objectively measured physical activity levels and sedentary time in 7–9-year-old Estonian schoolchildren: independent associations with body composition parameters

Objectively measured physical activity levels and sedentary time in 7–9-year-old Estonian schoolchildren: independent associations with body composition parameters

Abstract Background Sufficient daily physical activity (PA) is necessary for physical, social and mental health benefits during growth. Most of the available data on children is based on subjective reports, while only limited data on objective PA and sedentary levels is available for primary school...

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Main Authors: Eva-Maria Riso, Merike Kull, Kerli Mooses, Aave Hannus, Jaak Jürimäe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Sedentary time
Body composition
Adiposity indices
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3000-6

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