The current relationship between sedentary behaviour and obesity.

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  • Juliano Schwartz University of British Columbia CAPES
  • Darren Warburton University of British Columbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v9i1.213

Keywords:

Sedentary behaviour, Obesity, Physical activity

Abstract

Sedentary behaviour has been associated with a myriad of medical conditions including obesity. This commentary addresses the relationship between sedentary behaviour and obesity within contemporary society. We demonstrate how high levels of sedentary behaviour may explain (at least in part) the increasing prevalence of obesity in society. Health promotion programs that address sedentary behaviour (in addition to other healthy lifestyle behaviours) is recommended to address the burden of obesity.

Author Biographies

Juliano Schwartz, University of British Columbia CAPES

Physical Activity Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC, Canada.

CAPES Foundation, Ministry of Education of Brazil, Caixa Postal 250, Brasília – DF 70040-020, Brazil

Darren Warburton, University of British Columbia

Physical Activity Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC, Canada.

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Published

2016-08-22

How to Cite

Schwartz, J., & Warburton, D. (2016). The current relationship between sedentary behaviour and obesity. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 9(1), 25–27. https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v9i1.213

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