Background The association between physical activity, sedentary behavior and health-
related quality of life in children and adolescents has been mostly investigated in those …

To implement effective non-communicable disease prevention programmes, policy makers
need data for physical activity levels and trends. In this report, we describe physical activity …

Background It is presumed that physical activity (PA) level declines during the lifespan,
particularly in adolescence. However, currently, there is no study that quantifies these …

This new edition of Health at a Glance presents the most recent comparable data on the
performance of health systems in OECD countries. Where possible, it also reports data for …

This review aims to summarize the latest developments with regard to physical fitness and
several health outcomes in young people. The literature reviewed suggests that (1) …

This special edition of Health at a Glance focuses on health issues across the 27 European
Union member states, three European Free Trade Association countries (Iceland, Norway …

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess weight status, dietary habits, physical activity,
dietary beliefs, and nutrition knowledge among a sample of students from Central Michigan …

Objectives Knowledge of how physical activity (PA) and sport participation are related to
mental health throughout adolescence is scarce. Our objective was to describe PA levels …

Background: The proliferation and popularity of wearable activity trackers (eg, Fitbit,
Jawbone, Misfit) may present an opportunity to integrate such technology into physical …

Because of the diversity in available questionnaires, it is not easy for researchers to decide
which instrument is most suitable for his or her specific demands. Therefore, we …