Trends in domain-specific physical activity and sedentary behaviors among Chinese school children, 2004-2011.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dramatic increases in child overweight have occurred in China. A comprehensive look at trends in physical activity and sedentary behaviors among Chinese youth is needed. The study aimed to examine trends in domain-specific physical activity and sedentary behaviors, explore mean and distributional changes in predicted behaviors over time, and investigate how behaviors vary by residence.

Methods

Using 2004-2011 China Health and Nutrition Survey data, adjusted means for MET-hours/week from physical activity and hours/week from sedentary behaviors were determined for school children (6-18 years), stratifying by gender, age group, and residence. Physical activity domains included in-school physical activity, active leisure (out-of-school physical activity), active trav

SUBMITTER: Dearth-Wesley T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5651590 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature