Associations between accelerometry measured physical activity and sedentary time and the metabolic syndrome
A meta‐analysis of more than 6000 children and adolescents
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
Lessons from around the world
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
A novel combination of a systematic review and recommendations from an expert panel
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
The Active Smarter Kids (ASK) cluster-randomized controlled trial
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
Surveillance progress, pitfalls, and prospects
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
A cross-sectional study of Danish primary school children
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…