Energy expenditure of sedentary screen time compared with active screen time for children

publication

Author: 

Lanningham-Foster, L.
Jensen, T. B.
Foster, R. C.
Redmond, A. B.
Walker, B., A.
Heinz, D.
Levine, J.A.

Citation: 

Lanningham-Foster, L., Jensen, T. B., Foster, R. C., Redmond, A. B., Walker, B., A., Heinz, D., & Levine, J.A. (2006). Energy expenditure of sedentary screen time compared with active screen time for children. Pediatrics, 118(6), e1831-e1835.

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2006-1087

Keywords: 

  • children
  • exercise
  • exergaming
  • fitness
  • pediatric health
  • physical activity
  • television
  • young children

Health Topic: 

  • Exercise and Fitness

Target Population: 

  • Pre-Teens

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

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