Journal article
Energy Costs of Physical Activities in Children and Adolescents
Abstract
PURPOSE: The primary aim was to determine the energy expenditure (EE: kcal.kg(-1).h(-1)) in terms of caloric cost and metabolic equivalents of activities commonly performed by children and adolescents. Secondary aims were to determine at what age and pubertal developmental stage values approach those of adults.
METHODS: In this descriptive study, 295 volunteer youth 8-18 yr of age completed 18 common physical activities (including rest) while …
Authors
HARRELL JS; MCMURRAY RG; BAGGETT CD; PENNELL ML; PEARCE PF; BANGDIWALA SI
Journal
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 329–336
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
February 2005
DOI
10.1249/01.mss.0000153115.33762.3f
ISSN
0195-9131