Utility of Accelerometers to Measure Physical Activity in Children Attending an Obesity Treatment Intervention

Objectives. To investigate the use of accelerometers to monitor change in physical activity in a childhood obesity treatment intervention. Methods. 28 children aged 7–13 taking part in “Families for Health” were asked to wear an accelerometer (Actigraph) for 7-days, and complete an accompanying acti...

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Main Authors: Wendy Robertson, Sarah Stewart-Brown, Elizabeth Wilcock, Michelle Oldfield, Margaret Thorogood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/398918