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- Title
Effect of school-based physical activity interventions on body mass index in children: a meta-analysis.
- Authors
Harris, Kevin C; Kuramoto, Lisa K; Schulzer, Michael; Retallack, Jennifer E
- Abstract
The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. Many local governments have enacted policies to increase physical activity in schools as a way to combat childhood obesity. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of school-based physical activity interventions on body mass index (BMI) in children.
- Publication
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 2009, Vol 180, Issue 7, p719
- ISSN
1488-2329
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1503/cmaj.080966