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A Brief Review on Correlates of Physical Activity and Sedentariness in Youth

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2007 · Vol. 39(8) · pp. 1241–1250
Klazine van der HorstMai J. M. ChinapawJos W. R. TwiskWillem van Mechelen

Abstract

To gain more insight in the correlates of change in physical activity levels, more prospective studies are needed. Moreover, further research is needed examining the correlates of insufficient physical activity and sedentary behaviors, to develop effective interventions that may help children and adolescents diminish the time they spend on inactive behaviors.

Obesity, Physical Activity, DietChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentPhysical Activity and HealthPsychological interventionPhysical activitySedentary behaviorSocioeconomic statusPsychologyEthnic groupScreen timeSedentary lifestyleAssociation (psychology)Developmental psychology

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AdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansLeisure ActivitiesLife StyleMaleParent-Child RelationsHealth BehaviorExercise
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