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Systematic review of physical activity and health in the early years (aged 0–4 years)

Abstract

The early years represent a critical period for promoting physical activity. However, the amount of physical activity needed for healthy growth and development is not clear. Using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) framework, we aimed to present the best available evidence to determine the relationship between physical activity and measures of adiposity, bone and skeletal health, motor skill …

Authors

Timmons BW; LeBlanc AG; Carson V; Gorber SC; Dillman C; Janssen I; Kho ME; Spence JC; Stearns JA; Tremblay MS

Journal

Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol. 37, No. 4, pp. 773–792

Publisher

Canadian Science Publishing

Publication Date

8 2012

DOI

10.1139/h2012-070

ISSN

1715-5312