Influence of socio-economic status on habitual physical activity and sedentary behavior in 8- to 11-year old children

Abstract

Children from a low SES show a trend of lower PA levels and spend more time in sedentary behavior than high SES children; however, differences in PA were influenced by BMI. The higher BMI in these children might be another factor contributing to increased health risks among low SES children compared to children from with a higher SES.