Associations between accelerometry measured physical activity and sedentary time and the metabolic syndrome: A meta ‐analysis of more than 6000 children and adolescents

ConclusionsPhysical activity of at least moderate intensity but not sedentary time is independently associated with the metabolic syndrome.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - November 9, 2019 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Markus Renninger, Bj ørge H. Hansen, Jostein Steene‐Johannessen, Susi Kriemler, Karsten Froberg, Kate Northstone, Luis Sardinha, Sigmund A. Anderssen, Lars B. Andersen, Ulf Ekelund, On behalf of the International Children's Accelerometry Data Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research