Moderate‐to‐vigorous‐intensity physical activity (MVPA) is important for childhood obesity
prevention and treatment, yet declines with age. Timing and magnitude of the decline in …

Sedentary behaviour (SB) has emerged as a potential risk factor for metabolic health in
youth. Knowledge on the determinants of SB in youth is necessary to inform future …

Background A gender-based disparity in physical activity (PA) among youth, whereby girls
are less active than boys is a persistent finding in the literature. A greater understanding of …

Background Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in youth have been reported to vary
by sex, age, weight status and country. However, supporting data are often self-reported …

Objectives To investigate the longitudinal effect of sport participation in physical activity,
fitness and body fat changes during childhood and adolescence. Design Longitudinal study …

Abstract Purpose The Structured Days Hypothesis (SDH) posits that children's behaviors
associated with obesity–such as physical activity–are more favorable on days that contain …

Background Research to increase children's physical activity and inform intervention design
has, to date, largely underrepresented children's voices. Further, research has been limited …

Background: Although it has been suggested that dietary patterns emerge early in life, less
is known about the extent to which they track through the toddler and preschool ages …

Abstract Objectives The Exercise and Self-Esteem Model is used as a theoretical framework
to describe associations between global self-esteem and physical activity, mediated by …

Background Increasing physical activity (PA) during the school day and out-of-school time
are critical strategies for preventing childhood obesity and improving overall health. The …