Mother’s Physical Activity During Pregnancy Likely To Affect Child’s Future Energy Level

Med Headlines - A study published in bmj.com recently disclosed that parents who are active while expecting their child are like to have energetic kids.  Children between the ages 11 and 12 were selected to participate in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). These children were given accelerometer to wear for seven days, which recorded the intensity and frequency of physical activity minute by minute. Defined valid data of minimum three days of at least 10 hours per day was collected from 5451 children and was analyzed in response to various factors hypothesized to affect physical activity. Read more