Journal article
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