Associations between parent and child sedentary behaviour and physical activity in early childhood
Based on cycles two to five of the Canadian Health Measures Survey, this study examined the associations between parent and child sedentary behaviour and physical activity in a large representative…
Active video games and health indicators in children and youth
Background: Active video games (AVGs) have gained interest as a way to increase physical activity in children and youth. The effect of AVGs on acute energy expenditure (EE) has previously…
Physical activity and sedentary behavior during the early years in Canada
Background: Physical activity and sedentary behavior habits are established during early childhood, yet only recently has objectively measured data been available on children aged 5 years and younger. This study…
Physiological and health implications of a sedentary lifestyle
Sedentary behaviour is associated with deleterious health outcomes, which differ from those that can be attributed to a lack of moderate to vigorous physical activity. This has led to the…
Incidental movement, lifestyle-embedded activity and sleep
Canadian public health messages relating to physical activity have historically focused on the prescription of purposeful exercise, most often assessing leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). Although LTPA contributes to total energy…