Is sedentary behaviour just physical inactivity by another name?

Hidde P. van der Ploeg; Melvyn Hillsdon

doi:10.1186/s12966-017-0601-0

Is sedentary behaviour just physical inactivity by another name?

Hidde P. van der Ploeg^*, Melvyn Hillsdon

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Abstract

The relationship between sedentary behaviour and physical activity and their role in the development of health conditions is an ongoing topic of research. This debate paper presents arguments in favour and against the statement: "Is sedentary behaviour just physical inactivity by another name?" The paper finishes with recommendations for future research in the field of sedentary behaviour, physical activity and public health.

Original language	English
Article number	142
Journal	International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Volume	14
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-017-0601-0
Publication status	Published - 23 Oct 2017

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