Children without siblings (only children) have higher rates of obesity than children with
siblings. Childhood obesity may be prevented by minimising sedentary behaviour and …

This study aimed to examine:(i) the level of physical activity (PA), obesity indices and
cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) among boys and girls in primary school, and (ii) to determine …

Background Evidence on the association between sitting for extended periods (ie prolonged
sedentary time (PST)) and cardio-metabolic health is inconsistent in children. We aimed to …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate how sleep, screen time, active school
travel and sport and/or exercise participation associates with moderate-to-vigorous physical …

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between physical
fitness, physical activity, and sense of coherence (SOC) in Swedish adolescents (n= 2028 …

This study used the intensity gradient (IG) and average acceleration metrics to describe
children's activity profiles and explore associations with body mass index (BMI) z-score. Two …

Background Accelerometers are widely used to assess child physical activity (PA) levels.
Using the accelerometer data, several PA metrics can be estimated. Knowledge about the …

Background Physical activity is a multifactorial trait, determined by both individual and
environmental characteristics, it seems relevant to understand the determinants related to …

Background/Context: Children without siblings (singletons) have higher rates of obesity than
do children with siblings (nonsingletons). Higher moderate to vigorous physical activity (PA) …

Background Treatment seeking children and adolescents with severe obesity often
experience barriers to physical activity. Studies objectively measuring physical activity in this …