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Active Video Games to Promote Physical Activity in Children and Youth

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine · 2010 · Vol. 164(7) · pp. 664–72
Elaine BiddissJennifer D. Irwin

Abstract

The AVGs enable light to moderate physical activity. Limited evidence is available to draw conclusions on the long-term efficacy of AVGs for physical activity promotion.

Obesity, Physical Activity, DietChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentPhysical Activity and HealthEnergy expenditureMetabolic equivalentPhysical activityHeart ratePsychologyMainstreamVideo gamePhysical therapyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedicine

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AdolescentEnergy MetabolismHeart RateHumansMotivationMotor ActivityVideo GamesYoung Adult
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