Can the physical environment determine physical activity levels.?

被引:103
作者
Ewing, R [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Maryland, Natl Ctr Smart Growth Educ & Res, College Pk, MD 20742 USA
来源
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES REVIEWS | 2005年 / 33卷 / 02期
关键词
physical environment; built environment; urban sprawl; neighborhood design; physical activity; active travel; obesity;
D O I
10.1097/00003677-200504000-00003
中图分类号
Q4 [生理学];
学科分类号
071003 ;
摘要
Does your place of residence affect your level of physical activity and ultimately your weight and health? There is relatively strong evidence of association between compact development patterns and use of active travel modes such as walking and transit. There is weaker evidence of linkage between compact development, overall physical activity, and downstream weight and health effects.
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页码:69 / 75
页数:7
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