Rationale, design and methods for a randomised and controlled trial to evaluate "Animal Fun" - a program designed to enhance physical and mental health in young children

• Main Authors: McLaren Sue (Author), Barrett Nicholas C (Author), Dender Alma (Author), Jensen Lynn (Author), Straker Leon M (Author), Piek Jan P (Author), Roberts Clare (Author), Reid Carly (Author), Rooney Rosie (Author), Packer Tanya (Author), Bradbury Greer (Author), Elsley Sharon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Children with poor motor ability have been found to engage less in physical activities than other children, and a lack of physical activity has been linked to problems such as obesity, lowered bone mineral density and cardiovascular...