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Sedentary lifestyles are a convincing risk factor for obesity, and regular physical activity is a convincing protective factor.
Regular physical activity is a convincing protective factor against obesity, and sedentary lifestyles are a convincing risk factor. Aim to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary time as part of a comprehensive obesity prevention strategy.
StrongSupportsHIGH confidence
Protective factors against obesity were considered to be: regular physical activity (convincing); Risk factors for obesity were considered to be sedentary lifestyles (convincing)
Why this rating
Rated 'convincing' based on well-described evidence and consistent findings.
Source
Diet, nutrition and the prevention of excess weight gain and obesity
Swinburn Ba et al. · Public Health Nutrition · 2004
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