Can we modulate physical activity in childrenNo

International Journal of Obesity

Volumn 35, Issue 10, 2011, Pages 1270-1276

  Wilkin, T J ^a  

^a PENINSULA MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

activitystat; central control; modulation; physical activity

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ENVIRONMENT; FEEDBACK SYSTEM; HOMEOSTASIS; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; POPULATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; TIME;

FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MOTOR ACTIVITY; OBESITY; PROCESS ASSESSMENT (HEALTH CARE); SCHOOLS;

EID: 80053975351     PISSN: 03070565     EISSN: 14765497     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2011.163     Document Type: Article

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