Nature relatedness as a potential factor to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in Ecuadorian children.

María José Molina-CandoSamuel EscandónDelfien Van DyckGreet CardonDeborah SalvoFlorian FiebelkornSusana AndradeCristina Ochoa-AvilésAna GarcíaJorge BritoMario Alvarez-Alvarez Angélica María Ochoa Avilés

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Findings suggest that nature relatedness is associated with physical activity and some sedentary behaviors among Ecuadorian school-age children. The promotion of nature relatedness has the potential to improve health.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
body mass index
healthcare
public health
human health
sleep quality
risk assessment
social media
health promotion