Physical activity of young people: the Amsterdam Longitudinal Growth and Health Study

Authors :: Mechelen, Willem Van
Twisk, Jos W. R.
Post, G. Bertheke
Snel, Jan
Kemper, Han C. G.
Source :: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Sept, 2000, Vol. 32 Issue 9, p1610, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: This article examines changes in the regular physical activity levels of Dutch males and females between adolescence and early adulthood. Analyses of data from a longitudinal health study indicate that both males and females experienced a reduction in physical activity levels but the decline was significantly larger in males.

Subjects :: Amsterdam, Netherlands -- Health aspects
Sex differences -- Research
Exercise -- Demographic aspects
Longitudinal method -- Usage
Aging -- Health aspects
Health
Sports and fitness

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