Correlates of physical activity in a national sample of girls and boys in grades 4 through 12

Article Abstract:

The authors have identified 3 variables that reliably determine the level of physical activity in children and teenagers. These are spending afternoons on sports and related tasks, enjoying physical education, and physical activity as a family value.

Research, Physiological aspects, Children, Physical fitness, Health promotion, Physical fitness for children, Epidemiological research, Cross sectional studies

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A randomized controlled trial of single versus multiple health behavior change: promoting physical activity and nutrition among adolescents

Article Abstract:

The impact of the intervention on multiple versus a single health behavior with adolescents is evaluated. Interventions are compared targeting physical activity and nutrition (PAN) concurrently verus physical activity (PA) alone.

Management dynamics, Practice, Influence, Clinical trials, Comparative analysis, Intervention (Psychology)

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Patterns of sedentary behavior among adolescents

Article Abstract:

A study analyzing the impact of sedentary habits of adolescents like watching television or using the computer, on their overall health, is presented.

United States, Behavior, Life style, Lifestyles, Health behavior, Health behaviour

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