Relation between high leisure-time sedentary behavior and low functionality in older adults

• Main Authors: Giovana Navarro Bertolini (Author), Vanessa Ribeiro dos Santos (Author), Marcelo José Alves (Author), Paulo Cesar Marini Cervellini (Author), Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro (Author), Luís Felipe Dutra de Santana (Author), Luís Alberto Gobbo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2016-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Sedentary behavior refers to activities with low energy expenditure, usually performed in sitting or lying positions, and includes behavior belonging to the current lifestyle, such as watching television. In the course of aging, this activity is performed for longer periods by individuals on a daily...