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Physical Activity and Trajectories of Cardiovascular Health Indicators During Early Childhood

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Cardiovascular disease prevention should begin in childhood. However, the influence of physical activity on cardiovascular health in early childhood is unknown. Our purpose in this study was to determine the effect of physical activity on trajectories of cardiovascular health indicators during early childhood. METHODS: This prospective, observational cohort study (Health Outcomes and Physical Activity in Preschoolers) enrolled 418 …

Authors

Proudfoot NA; King-Dowling S; Cairney J; Bray SR; MacDonald MJ; Timmons BW

Journal

, Vol. 144, No. 1,

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Publication Date

July 1, 2019

DOI

10.1542/peds.2018-2242

ISSN

0031-4005