Breaks in Sedentary Time

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Authors

Geneviève N. Healy · University of Queensland

David W. Dunstan · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Jo Salmon · Deakin University

Ester Cerin · University of Hong Kong

Jonathan E. Shaw · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Paul Zimmet · Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Neville Owen

Abstract

This study provides evidence of the importance of avoiding prolonged uninterrupted periods of sedentary (primarily sitting) time. These findings suggest new public health recommendations regarding breaking up sedentary time that are complementary to those for physical activity.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 31, Issue 4, pp. 661-666

DOI: 10.2337/dc07-2046

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