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Physical activity matters: associations among body mass index, physical activity, and health-related quality of life trajectories over 10 years.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to assess the associations among body mass index (BMI), leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and health-related quality of life (HRQL) trajectories among adults. METHODS: Self-reported data were drawn from the Canadian National Population Health Survey, with respondents being interviewed every 2 years between 1996-97 and 2006-07. Using growth curve modeling, HRQL trajectories for individuals aged 18 …

Authors

Feeny D; Garner R; Bernier J; Thompson A; McFarland BH; Huguet N; Kaplan MS; Ross NA; Blanchard CM

Journal

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Vol. 11, No. 7, pp. 1265–1275

Publisher

Human Kinetics

Publication Date

September 2014

DOI

10.1123/jpah.2012-0268

ISSN

1543-3080