Sibling resemblance in habitual physical activity. A study with sibling pairs from northeast of Portugal

Lopes, Vitor P.; Vasques,  Catarina; Maia, José A.R.

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Lopes, Vitor P.

Vasques, Catarina

Maia, José A.R.

Abstract(s)

Physical activity (PA) lifestyle is known to have significant health benefits. Familial resemblance reflecting gene ti c and environmental factors shared by farnily members could be an important determinant of habitual P A leveIs. However, in the literature the results in familial resemblance are controversial. Purpose: to analyze sibling resemblance in habitual P A.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10198/4007

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Lopes, Vítor P.; Vasques, Catarina; Maia, J.A.R. (2006). Sibling resemblance in habitual physical activity: a study with sibling pairs from northeast of Portugal. In 4th European Youth Heart Study Symposium: Children, Physical Activity & Health. Odense