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RESEARCH ARTICLE

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

© Australian Health Promotion Association 2008

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