Barriers to increasing physical activity and limiting small screen recreation among obese children

Authors

Lauren M. PuglisiFollow
Anthony D. Okely, University of WollongongFollow
Philip J. Pearson, University of WollongongFollow
Wilma Vialle, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

30319

Publication Details

Puglisi, L. M., Okely, A., Pearson, P. J. & Vialle, W. (2010). Barriers to increasing physical activity and limiting small screen recreation among obese children. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 4 (1), e33-e40.

Abstract

Pediatric overweight and obesity, which affects approximately 10% of children worldwide has been described as an epidemic and perhaps as one of the most pressing threats to the health of children and families in developed countries. It is strongly associated with physical and psychosocial health consequences prompting calls for more effective prevention and treatment efforts to curb the current and increasing prevalence.