Physical and sedentary activity levels among preschoolers in home-based childcare: A systematic review

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 12, Issue 6, 2015, Pages 879-889

  Vanderloo, Leigh M ^a   Martyniuk, Olivia J M ^a   Tucker, Patricia ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Health promotion; Home based childcare environment; Physical activity

Indexed keywords

CHILD; CHILD HEALTH; DAY CARE; FEMALE; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMAN; MALE; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PRESCHOOL CHILD; PROCEDURES; SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE;

CHILD; CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS; CHILD HEALTH; CHILD, PRESCHOOL; FEMALE; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMANS; MALE; MOTOR ACTIVITY; SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE;

EID: 84941785496     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435474     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2013-0483     Document Type: Review

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