Journal article
146: Validation of Parent-Reported Physical and Sedentary Activity by Accelerometry in Young Children
Abstract
Physical activity in early childhood may be important for the prevention of childhood obesity, although it is unknown if parent-reported physical activity and sedentary behavior are valid in preschoolers. The objectives of this study were to validate parent-reported physical activity and sedentary behavior using accelerometry in young children. From 2013 to 2014, 117 healthy children (ages 0–5) were recruited to wear Actical accelerometers for …
Authors
Sarker H; Anderson L; Borkhoff C; Abreo K; Tremblay M; Lebovic G; Maguire J; Parkin P; Birken C
Journal
Paediatrics & Child Health, Vol. 20, No. 5, pp. e87–e87
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
June 1, 2015
DOI
10.1093/pch/20.5.e87
ISSN
1205-7088