Comparing Perceived and Objectively Measured Access to Recreational Facilities as Predictors of Physical Activity in Adolescent Girls
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Objectively measured physical activity in sixth-grade girls.
OBJECTIVES To describe the objectively measured physical activity characteristics of a diverse sample of sixth-grade girls, to examine influences on physical activity, and to report compliance with physical activity guidelines. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Six locations across the United States. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1578 sixth-grade girls. Accelerometers were worn for 7 days, ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Urban Health
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1099-3460,1468-2869
DOI: 10.1007/s11524-007-9179-1