Sedentary Behaviors and Adiposity in Young People: Causality and Conceptual Model

Research on sedentary behavior and adiposity in youth dates back to the 1980s. Sedentary behaviors, usually screen time, can be associated with adiposity. Although the association usually is small but significant, the field is complex, and results are dependent on what sedentary behaviors are assessed and may be mediated and moderated by other behaviors.

Source: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews - December 18, 2017 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Articles Source Type: research