Role of inactivity in chronic diseases: evolutionary insight and pathophysiological mechanisms

FW Booth, CK Roberts, JP Thyfault… - Physiological …, 2017 - journals.physiology.org
This review proposes that physical inactivity could be considered a behavior selected by
evolution for resting, and also selected to be reinforcing in life-threatening situations in …

Are school‐based physical activity interventions effective and equitable? A meta‐analysis of cluster randomized controlled trials with accelerometer‐assessed activity

R Love, J Adams, EMF van Sluijs - Obesity Reviews, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing at epidemic rates globally, with widening
inequalities between advantaged and disadvantaged groups. Despite the promise of …

Reduced level of physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic is associated with depression and anxiety levels: an internet-based survey

PJ Puccinelli, TS da Costa, A Seffrin, CAB de Lira… - BMC public health, 2021 - Springer
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a strong
negative impact on economic and social life worldwide. It has also negatively influenced …

Why are girls less physically active than boys? Findings from the LOOK longitudinal study

RM Telford, RD Telford, LS Olive, T Cochrane… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
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 …

Validity of the international physical activity questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF): A systematic review

PH Lee, DJ Macfarlane, TH Lam… - International journal of …, 2011 - Springer
Abstract Background The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
has been recommended as a cost-effective method to assess physical activity. Several …

The clustering of diet, physical activity and sedentary behavior in children and adolescents: a review

RM Leech, SA McNaughton, A Timperio - International journal of …, 2014 - Springer
Diet, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior are important, yet modifiable,
determinants of obesity. Recent research into the clustering of these behaviors suggests that …

Distinct trajectories of physical activity and related factors during the life course in the general population: a systematic review

I Lounassalo, K Salin, A Kankaanpää, M Hirvensalo… - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background In recent years, researchers have begun applying a trajectory approach to
identify homogeneous subgroups of physical activity (PA) in heterogeneous populations …

Using accelerometers in youth physical activity studies: a review of methods

KL Cain, JF Sallis, TL Conway… - … of Physical Activity …, 2013 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: In 2005, investigators convened by the National Cancer Institute recommended
development of standardized protocols for accelerometer use and reporting decision rules in …

[PDF][PDF] Physical activity in the United States measured by accelerometer

RP Troiano, D Berrigan, KW Dodd… - Medicine and science …, 2008 - academia.edu
ABSTRACT TROIANO, RP, D. BERRIGAN, KW DODD, LC MASSE, T. TILERT, and M.
MCDOWELL. Physical Activity in the United States Measured by Accelerometer. Med. Sci …

Influence of peers and friends on children's and adolescents' eating and activity behaviors

SJ Salvy, K de la Haye, JC Bowker, RCJ Hermans - Physiology & behavior, 2012 - Elsevier
Obesity during childhood and adolescence is a growing problem in the United States,
Canada, and around the world that leads to significant physical, psychological, and social …