Rationale, design and methods for a randomised and controlled trial to investigate whether home access to electronic games decreases children's physical activity

• Main Authors: Piek Jan P (Author), Abbott Rebecca A (Author), Straker Leon M (Author), Pollock Clare M (Author), Davies Peter S (Author), Smith Anne J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many children are reported to have insufficient physical activity (PA) placing them at greater risk of poor health outcomes. Participating in sedentary activities such as playing electronic games is widely believed to contribute to l...