The IDEFICS community-oriented intervention programme
A new model for childhood obesity prevention in Europe?
Background and objectives: The European Union -as well as other parts of the world- faces a major challenge of increasing incidence of overweight/obesity. In particular, the increase in childhood obesity…
Environmental correlates of physical activity in a sample of Belgian adults
Purpose: This study investigated the variance in sitting, walking, and moderate and vigorous physical activity explained by neighborhood design and recreational environmental variables above and beyond the variance accounted for…
The contribution of preschool playground factors in explaining children's physical activity during recess
Background: low levels of physical activity are characteristic in preschoolers. To effectively promote physical activity, it is necessary to understand factors that influence young children's physical activity. The present study…
Fysieke activiteit en gezondheid
Het verband tussen fysieke activiteit en gezondheid lijkt voor de hand te liggen. Toch is het moeilijk om dat verband wetenschappelijk accuraat uit te drukken. Wat betekenen begrippen als fitheid…