Longitudinal changes in moderate‐to‐vigorous‐intensity physical activity in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
University of Strathclyde · Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Summary Moderate‐to‐vigorous‐intensity physical activity (MVPA) is important for childhood obesity prevention and treatment, yet declines with age. Timing and magnitude of the decline in MVPA in children and adolescents are unclear but important for informing effective obesity intervention development. This systematic review aimed to determine and compare the year‐to‐year changes in MVPA among children and adolescents. Longitudinal studies were identified by searching 10 relevant databases up to December 2018. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they reported accelerometer‐assessed MVPA (min day −1 ) separately for boys and girls and had follow‐up duration of at least 1 year. After screening 9,232 studies,…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 42.31
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 87
Authors
7- AFAbdulaziz FarooqCorresponding
University of Strathclyde, Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
- AMAnne Martin
MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow
- XJXanne Janssen
University of Strathclyde
- MGMathew G Wilson
English Institute of Sport, Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, University College London
- AGAnn‐Marie Gibson
University of Strathclyde
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Obesity
- Physical activity
- Demography
- Meta-analysis
- Childhood obesity
- Psychological intervention
- Gerontology