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The following text is from: Springer, A.E., Kelder, S.H. & Hoelscher, D.M. Social support, physical activity and sedenta

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:17 am
by answerhappygod
The following text is from: Springer, A.E., Kelder, S.H. &
Hoelscher, D.M. Social support, physical activity and sedentary
behavior among 6th-grade girls: a cross-sectional
study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys
Act 3, 8 (2006).
https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-3-8
Regular physical activity is associated with a variety of health
benefits, including a reduced risk for heart attack, colon cancer,
diabetes, high blood pressure and possibly stroke [1]. Despite the
importance of establishing a physically active lifestyle early in
life [2], results from a CDC national study of children aged 9 to
13 indicated that 61.5% do not participate in any organized
physical activity during their non-school hours and that 22.6% do
not engage in any free-time physical activity [3].
1) If you were writing a paper and wanted to mention the fact
that most children do not participate in organized physical
activity during non-school hours, you should:
Group of answer choices
A) Cite the Springer et al. article
B) Cite the original CDC study referenced (reference #3)