Table 3 Behavioural correlates of sedentary behaviours and direction of association

Physical activity

-

[44,50]

0

[40]

0

[43]

Outdoor playtime

-

[48]

0

[37,39,42]

0

[39]

-

[33]

   Overall assoc.

0

Child attends swim lessons

-

[32]

Sedentary behaviour

0

[50]

Sleep

-

[38]

Reading

0

[37]

0

[40]

Drawing

0

[40]

Computer use

+

[40 (wk)]

0

[40 (we)]

Playing console games

+

[40]

Playing hand-held games

+

[40 (we)]

0

[40 (wk)]

Energy intake

+

[38,43]

Consumption energy dense foods

+

[38]

Consumption skim milk/fruit & vegetables

-

[38]

Multivitamin use

0

[38]