Is dog ownership or dog walking associated with weight status in children and their parents?
Anna Timperio, Jo Salmon, Binh Chu and Nick Andrianopoulos
Health Promotion Journal of Australia
19(1) 60 - 63
Published: 01 April 2008
Abstract
Issue addressed: Several studies have shown that dog owners do more physical activity than non-owners; however, associations with weight status are unknown. This study examined associations between dog ownership, frequency of dog walking and weight status among children and their parents.https://doi.org/10.1071/HE08060
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