The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 2 , Pages 209-214 , August 2008

Combined Influence of Physical Activity and Screen Time Recommendations on Childhood Overweight

  • Kelly R. Laurson, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Human Performance, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Kelly Laurson, Department of Kinesiology, Iowa State University, 283 Forker, Ames, IA 50011.
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  • Joey C. Eisenmann, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Human Performance, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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  • Gregory J. Welk, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Human Performance, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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  • Eric E. Wickel, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Human Performance, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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  • Douglas A. Gentile, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
    • National Institute on Media and the Family, Minneapolis, MN.
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  • David A. Walsh, PhD

      Affiliations

    • National Institute on Media and the Family, Minneapolis, MN.

Received 16 August 2007 ,Revised 20 December 2007 ,Accepted 21 February 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.02.042

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 2 , Pages 209-214 , August 2008

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