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Physical activity of Canadian children and youth: Accelerometer results from the 2007 to 2009 Canadian Health Measures Survey.
- Source :
- Health Reports; Mar2011, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p15-23, 9p, 6 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Background Physical activity is an important determinant of health and fitness. This study provides contemporary estimates of the physical activity levels of Canadians aged 6 to 19 years. Data and methods Data are from the 2007 to 2009 Canadian Health Measures Survey. The physical activity of a nationally representative sample was measured using accelerometers. Data are presented as time spent in sedentary, light, moderate and vigorous intensity movement, and in steps accumulated per day. Results An estimated 9% of boys and 4% of girls accumulate 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on at least 6 days a week. Regardless of age group, boys are more active than girls. Canadian children and youth spend 8.6 hours per day--62% of their waking hours--in sedentary pursuits. Daily step counts average 12,100 for boys and 10,300 for girls. Interpretation Based on objective and robust measures, physical activity levels of Canadian children and youth are low. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PHYSICAL activity
CHILDREN'S health
PHYSICAL fitness
HEALTH surveys
OBESITY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08406529
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Health Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 60878284