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Paternal change in step counts also strongly predicts child change in step counts for that day, with children taking an additional 1598.0 steps above baseline on days when their father met his goal.
Encouraging fathers to meet physical activity goals can also significantly increase children's activity levels.
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The respective values were 1598.0 versus 1123.1 steps for fathers.
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
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