Physical activity and body mass index of school children and adolescents in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria

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Physical activity and body mass index of school children and adolescents in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria IO Senbanjo, KA Oshikoya Lagos, Nigeria

Methods: Children from seven schools in Abeokuta, southwest Nigeria were selected using a multi-staged random sampling technique. Results: Of 570 children, 411 (72.1%) were involved in moderate to vigorous physical activities. Involvement in physical activity was higher in older children (P