Physical Activity, Watching Television, and the Risk of Obesity in Students, Texas, 2004-2005

• Main Authors: Adriana Pérez, MS, PhD (Author), Deanna M. Hoelscher, PhD, RD (Author), Andrew E. Springer, DrPH (Author), H. Shelton Brown, PhD (Author), Cristina S. Barroso, DrPH (Author), Steven H. Kelder, PhD (Author), Brian C. Castrucci, MA (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionThe epidemic of childhood obesity has been well-documented. Prevalence of obesity among students in Texas is higher than the US prevalence. Our objective was to understand the combined influence of physical activity and television viewing on weight status of students in Texas.MethodsStud...