Exploring Gender-Based Correlates of Physical Activity in School-Age Children: A Worldwide Perspective

Katie Sell, Lynda B. Ransdell

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Abstract

Statistics from the last few decades reveal drastic increases in childhood obesity in many nations (Vincent, Pangrazi, Raustorp, Tomson, & Cuddihy, 2003). On an international scale, inappropriate nutrition/diet, genetics, and physical inactivity among children are cited as key contributors to this obesity epidemic (Garcia, Garcia, Floyd, & Lawson, 2002). The positive correlation between inactivity and obesity has been documented for many years. Inactive children as young as 3-4 years of age are more likely to remain inactive compared to their more-active peers (Pate, Baranowski, Dowda, & Trost, 1996). As a result, they are more likely to experience health problems later in childhood and as adults (Trost et al., 2002).

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationEnsuring the Health of Active and Athletic Girls and Women
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2005

EGS Disciplines

  • Kinesiology

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