Grant, S., Jackson, D.M., Kelly, L.A., Montgomery, C., Paton, J.Y. , Reilly, J.J. and Slater, C. (2004) Total energy expenditure and physical activity in young Scottish children: mixed longitudinal study. Lancet, 363(9404), pp. 211-212.
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(03)15331-7
Abstract
Childhood obesity has been attributed to a decline in total energy expenditure (TEE). We measured TEE, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour in a representative sample of young children from Glasgow, UK, at age 3 years (n=78), and we did a follow-up study at age 5 years (n=72). Mean physical activity level (TEE/resting energy expenditure) was 1.56 (SD 0.39) at age 3 years and 1.61 (0.22) at age 5 years. Median time in sedentary behaviour was 79% of monitored hours at age 3 years (IQR 74-84) and 76% (71-80) at age 5 years. Median time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity represented only 2% of monitored hours at age 3 years (IQR 1-4) and 4% at age 5 years (2-6). Modern British children establish a sedentary lifestyle at an early age.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Grant, Dr Stanley and Slater, Dr Christine and Paton, Dr James and Reilly, Prof John |
| Authors: | Grant, S., Jackson, D.M., Kelly, L.A., Montgomery, C., Paton, J.Y., Reilly, J.J., and Slater, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Clinical Specialities |
| Journal Name: | Lancet |
| ISSN: | 0140-6736 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1474-547X |
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