Associations between activity patterns and cardio-metabolic risk factors in children and adolescents: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Total volumes of physical activity and sedentary behaviour have been associated with cardio-metabolic risk profiles; however, little research has examined whether patterns of activity (e.g., prolonged bouts, frequency of breaks in sitting) impact cardio-metabolic risk. The aim of this review was to synthesise the evidence concerning associations between activity patterns and cardio-metabolic risk factors in children and adolescents aged 5-19 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A systematic search of seven databases was completed in October 2017. Included studies were required to report associations between objectively-measured activity patterns and cardio-metabolic risk factors in children and/or adolescents, and be published between 1980 and 2017. At least two researchers independen

SUBMITTER: Verswijveren SJJM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6095515 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature