Table 2

Biological correlates of sedentary behaviour

Sedentary behaviour
Screen-based*Non-screen- based†Accelerometry-based
VariablesAssoc.StudiesAssoc.StudiesAssoc.Studies
Child's BMI+27, 49, 59, 62, 68, 71, 77++13, 19
o48, 54, 63, 64, 66, 67o71o43, 46
Parent's BMI+60++
o48, 63oo13, 46
Birth weighto59oo
Pubertal stage+49+69+
o53oo

  • ↵* Includes TV/video viewing, playing PC/video games and using computer.

  • ↵† Includes texting, talking on the phone, listening to music, reading, studying and doing homework.

  • +, positive association; −, negative association; o, null association.

  • BMI, body mass index.