Associations between accelerometry measured physical activity and sedentary time and the metabolic syndrome
Background: Metabolic syndrome is increasingly prevalent in the pediatric population. To prevent an early onset, knowledge about its association with modifiable lifestyle factors is needed. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence…
Evidence-based intervention in physical activity
Promotion of physical activity is a priority for health agencies. We searched for reviews of physical activity interventions, published between 2000 and 2011, and identified effective, promising, or emerging interventions…
Effects of physical activity interventions on cognitive and academic performance in children and adolescents
There is currently inconclusive evidence for the beneficial effects of PA interventions on cognitive and overall academic performance in children. We conclude that there is strong evidence for beneficial effects…
Effects of physical activity on schoolchildren's academic performance
Objective: To investigate the effect of a seven-month, school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial on academic performance in 10-year-old children. Methods: In total, 1129 fifth-grade children from 57 elementary schools in Sogn…
Global physical activity levels
Dit artikel beschrijft het vóórkomen van fysieke activiteit en inactiviteit voor volwassenen (vanaf 15 jaar) uit 122 landen (89% van de wereldbevolking). Wereldwijd is 31.1% van de volwassenen fysiek inactief,…
School playground facilities as a determinant of children's daily activity
Background: This study investigates the influence of school playground facilities on children's daily physical activity. Methods: Participants were 594 school children measured at preschool (age 6 to 7 years) and…