Objective: To examine the relationship between physical activity and inactivity patterns and
overweight in US adolescents using baseline and 1‐year change in activity and inactivity …

Background The health benefits of physical activity for children are well established.
Although objective measures of physical activity are increasingly used there is still a lack of …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a sample of 9-to 12-yr-old
children fulfilled existing US and UK physical activity recommendations for health. Methods …

Purpose This study examined the seasonal and intraindividual variation in objectively
measured physical activity in 11-to 12-yr-olds. Methods Children were asked to wear a …

Alarm about the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity has focussed attention on
individual lifestyle behaviours that may contribute to unhealthy weight. Television viewing is …

Since it is generally accepted that the onset of many chronic diseases lies in early
childhood, preventive strategies should start as early in life as possible. Physical inactivity is …

Accurate assessment of physical activity in children and adolescents is a challenge. At least
six categories of techniques have been used to assess physical activity among children and …

It is reasonable to conclude that the risk exposure through physical activity is outweighed by
its overall benefits, and health authorities strongly encourage participation in moderate …

Clinical, epidemiological and basic research evidence clearly supports the inclusion of
regular physical activity as a tool for the prevention of chronic disease and the enhancement …