Describe factors that lead to variations in physical activity among children in middle childhood
What will be an ideal response?
Gender: boys are more active than girls
Parenting: strongest correlation of physical activity is parental support and encouragement
Neighborhood: groups that participated the least in sports were African American and Latino boys and girls living in urban areas
Physical disabilities are also associated with lower physical activity.
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