Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5573743 | Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our research provides gender and half-year age specific anthropometric standards for Australian primary school children. Furthermore, we have developed a monitoring and progression system that could be embedded in school communities to help address the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity and decline in physical fitness standards. The proposed system is designed on behalf of children and families and would be administered through school settings. Change, where needed, would be delivered by the supporting school community.
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Authors
Thomas Cochrane, Rachel C. Davey, F. Robert de Castella,