Preventing Chronic Disease | Differences in Youth and AdultPhysical Activity in Park Settings by Sex and Race/Ethnicity -CDC

We examined differences by sex and race/ethnicity in the observed moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) of youth and adults in diverse areas of 4 parks in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2009. Male youth were more active on playgrounds and pools or splashpads than female youth. White youth were less active than nonwhite youth in open spaces and on paved trails. Male adults were more active in open spaces than female adults, and white adults were more active on paved trails than nonwhite adults. Understanding variations in MVPA between user groups can inform park design efforts to foster increased activity among all visitors.


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  • SourceUrl: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/12_0276.htm
  • Syndication ID: 8390
  • Language: English
  • Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:20 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:20 PM

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