Describing objectively measured physical activity levels, patterns, and correlates in a cross sectional sample of infants and toddlers from South Africa

Publication: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Alessandra Prioreschi, Soren Brage, Kylie D. Hesketh, Jill Hnatiuk, Kate Westgate & Lisa K. Micklesfield

22 December 2017


Summary

Physical activity is considered to have health benefits across the lifespan but levels, patterns, and correlates have not been well described in infants and toddlers under the age of two years. This study aimed to describe objectively and subjectively measured physical activity in a group of South African infants aged 3- to 24-months.

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