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Household food insecurity and children's physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the United States: the Healthy Communities Study.

Sophia M NavarroMarisa M TsaiLorrene D RitchieEdward A FrongilloBarbara A LaraiaRussell R PateLauren E Au
Published in: Public health nutrition (2021)
Additional research capturing a more detailed assessment of children's experiences of food insecurity in relation to physical activity is warranted. Future studies may consider adopting qualitative study designs or utilising food insecurity measures that specifically target child-level food insecurity. Subsequent research may also seek to further explore sub-group analyses by sex.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • mental health
  • body mass index
  • current status
  • depressive symptoms