Our research has made the headlines. The media were particular interested in the important consequences that physical activity has on . We showed for the first time that physical activity . It had been assumed that this decline happens later in adolescence. This finding has helped focus the on early childhood obesity.
Our research has informed physical activity and childhood obesity guidelines and strategies in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA. This has led to our academic staff taking leadership roles in guideline development.
Professor Reilly led the translation of the for the UK context. This resulted in the launch of the 2019 UK Physical Activity Guidelines for the Under 5s.
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