Physical Activity in Relation to Energy Intake and Body Fat in 8- and 13-Year-Old Children in Sweden |
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Authors: | J SUNNEGARDH L-E BRATTEBY U HAGMAN G SAMUELSON S SJOLIN |
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Institution: | Departments of Paediatrics;Clinical Physiology, University Hospital, Uppsala;Swedish National Food Administration, Uppsala;Department of Paediatrics, County Hospital of Vanersborg-Trollhättan, Sweden |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACT. A random sample of 682 8- and 13-year-old children resident in Sweden was studied with regard to physical activity, energy intake, height, weight and skinfold thickness. A reduction of physical activity over the years was indicated by a tendency towards a higher body fat content in spite of a lower mean energy intake as compared with such values obtained 10-15 years ago in Swedish children of equal ages. Children characterized by high habitual physical activity tended to have a lower body fat content, despite a higher energy intake, than less active children. Children, especially girls, of parents with a low educational level showed a tendency towards higher body fat content as compared with those of parents with higher education. |
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Keywords: | physical activity energy intake body fat socio-demographic factors |
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