by Mark Hyman
A new study finds there isn't a strong link between how physically active parents are and the exercise their children get. Parents do nudge their kids to be active if they believe they have athletic talent, though.
The study appears in the journal Preventive Medicine. Its authors, Stewart Trost and Paul Loprinzi of Oregon State University, relied on data gathered in early childhood education centers in Queensland, Australia. The researchers followed 268 children from 2 to 5 years old. From this group, 156 parents or caregivers were asked about their attitudes and habits regarding physical activity. Read more...
A new study finds there isn't a strong link between how physically active parents are and the exercise their children get. Parents do nudge their kids to be active if they believe they have athletic talent, though.
The study appears in the journal Preventive Medicine. Its authors, Stewart Trost and Paul Loprinzi of Oregon State University, relied on data gathered in early childhood education centers in Queensland, Australia. The researchers followed 268 children from 2 to 5 years old. From this group, 156 parents or caregivers were asked about their attitudes and habits regarding physical activity. Read more...
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