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SUBMITTER: Brug J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3338827 | biostudies-literature | 2012
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Brug Johannes J van Stralen Maartje M MM Te Velde Saskia J SJ Chinapaw Mai J M MJ De Bourdeaudhuij Ilse I Lien Nanna N Bere Elling E Maskini Victoria V Singh Amika S AS Maes Lea L Moreno Luis L Jan Nataša N Kovacs Eva E Lobstein Tim T Manios Yannis Y
PloS one 20120425 4
<h4>Background</h4>Current data on the prevalence of overweight and energy-balance behaviors among European children is necessary to inform overweight prevention interventions.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>A school-based survey among 10-12 year old children was conducted in seven European countries using a standardized protocol. Weight, height, and waist circumference were measured; Engagement in physical activity, sedentary and dietary behaviors, and sleep duration were self-reported. ...[more]