Home and neighbourhood environment: association with children's physical activity and obesity-related dietary behaviour

S. H. Wong*, Wendy Y J HUANG, E. Cerin, Yang GAO, P. C. Lai, A. Burnett

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Abstract

1. For children aged 8 to 12 years old, their parents still have an important influence on their obesity-related behaviour, ie physical activity and dietary habits.
2. Encouraging parents to be physically active and children to take part in outdoor play may help promote an active lifestyle and prevent obesity.
3. A neighbourhood with better aesthetic characteristics and easy access to parks may help children maintain a healthy body weight.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S43-S47
Number of pages5
JournalHong Kong Medical Journal
Volume22
Issue number6, Suppl 6
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2016

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