2014
DOI: 10.17795/bhs-22084
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Prevalence of Daily Physical Activity and Obesity Among Students Grade 5th and 6th

Abstract: Background:One of the most pressing threats for children's health status is overweight and obesity. Previous literature indicates that increasing relative body mass index (RBMI) is accompanied by physical inactivity. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of daily physical activity and obesity among students grade 5th and 6th. Patients and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out to determine the distribution of daily physical activity according to gender and… Show more

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“…Based on the latest science, they provide guidance on how children and adults can improve their health through physical activity (1,2). Adults who are physically active are healthier and less likely to develop many chronic diseases compared to the inactive ones regardless of their gender or ethnicity.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Based on the latest science, they provide guidance on how children and adults can improve their health through physical activity (1,2). Adults who are physically active are healthier and less likely to develop many chronic diseases compared to the inactive ones regardless of their gender or ethnicity.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hosseinzadeh (67) described the relation between physical activity and obesity by that both physical activity and weight gain have inverse effects on each other. It is not clear which one can predict the other.…”
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confidence: 99%