Journal article
Validation of parent-reported physical activity and sedentary time by accelerometry in young children
Abstract
BackgroundIt is unknown if young children’s parent-reported physical activity and sedentary time are correlated with direct measures. The study objectives were to compare parent-reported physical and sedentary activity versus directly measured accelerometer data in early childhood.MethodsFrom 2013 to 2014, 117 healthy children less than 6 years of age were recruited to wear Actical accelerometers for 7 days. Accelerometer data and …
Authors
Sarker H; Anderson LN; Borkhoff CM; Abreo K; Tremblay MS; Lebovic G; Maguire JL; Parkin PC; Birken CS; The TARGet Kids Collaboration
Journal
BMC Research Notes, Vol. 8, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2015
DOI
10.1186/s13104-015-1648-0
ISSN
1756-0500