Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study

• Main Authors: Katie Feehan (Author), Margaret E. O'Neil (Author), Diana Abdalla (Author), Maria Fragala-Pinkham (Author), Monica Kondrad (Author), Zekarias Berhane (Author), Renee Turchi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Evidence suggests that children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) have decreased physical activity compared to peers. This study describes weight status and physical activity in CYSHCN and identifies factors associated with physical activity and community resources to pro...