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Maternal change in step counts strongly predicts child change in step counts for that day, with children taking an additional 2117.6 steps above baseline on days when their mother met her goal.
Encouraging mothers to meet physical activity goals can significantly increase children's activity levels.
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On average, a child took an additional 2117.6 steps above baseline on days his or her mother met her goal versus 1175.2 additional steps when the mother did not meet her goal.
Why this rating
Based on the use of linear mixed effects models in a family-based intervention study.
Source
Parental Influence on Child Change in Physical Activity During a Family-Based Intervention for Child Weight Gain Prevention
Kristen E. Holm et al. · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · 2012
DOI 10.1123/jpah.9.5.661
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