2260 Circulation November 12, 2013 week at moderate intensity or 150 minutes per week at
vigorous intensity or an equivalent combination of both; and (4) muscle-strengthening …

Considerable knowledge has accumulated in recent decades concerning the significance of
physical activity in the treatment of a number of diseases, including diseases that do not …

Aim: To review the published prospective observational studies of the relationship of
physical activity and sedentary behavior with the development of overweight and adiposity …

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing with its negative
medical and psychosocial consequences. This paper examines the association between …

BACKGROUND: Physical activity tracking studies can determine when children settle into
activity patterns and their risk for maintaining sedentary behaviors. This study examined the …

Accelerometry is frequently used to assess physical activity in children. The number of
articles in this area has increased dramatically in the last 10 years. The aim of this article is …

Background: It is unclear whether it is possible to accurately estimate physical activity
energy expenditure (PAEE) by self-report in youth. Objective: We assessed the validity and …

Background: Concerns of a decrease in physical activity levels (PALs) of children and a
concurrent increase in childhood obesity exist worldwide. The exact relation between these …

Aim: To explore the relationship between habitual physical activity and psychological well‐
being in children. Methods: Seventy children (35 boys, 35 girls), age 10.4±0.4 y, wore hip …

Background Self-report recall questionnaires are commonly used to measure physical
activity, energy expenditure and time use in children and adolescents. However, self-report …