Association of Daily Rest-Activity Patterns With Adiposity and Cardiometabolic Risk Measures in Teens

Emerging data indicate that the timing and rhythms of energetic behaviors may influence metabolism and obesity risk. Our aim was to derive diurnal rest-activity patterns from actigraphy in adolescents and analyze associations with adiposity measures and cardiometabolic risk factors.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - May 1, 2019 Category: Child Development Authors: Mirja Quante, Elizabeth M. Cespedes Feliciano, Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman, Sara Mariani, Emily R. Kaplan, Michael Rueschman, Emily Oken, Elsie M. Taveras, Susan Redline Tags: Original article Source Type: research