Title
Sedentarism: The Effects of Internet Use on Human Obesity in the United States
Abbreviated Journal Title
Soc. Work Public Health
Keywords
Health; Internet use; obesity; sedentarism; United States; BODY-MASS INDEX; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; CHILDHOOD OBESITY; MEDIA USE; HEALTH BEHAVIORS; CHILDREN; OVERWEIGHT; ADDICTION; WEIGHT; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Social Work
Abstract
This paper analyzes the impact of Internet use on human obesity in the United States. The United States is facing a skyrocketing obesity epidemic among adults and children. The authors hypothesize that the more individuals use the Internet, the more they increase their risks of becoming obese. The explanation is that Internet use may cause sedentarism, which refers to decreased energy expenditure or, simply, physical inactivity. Sedentarism, in turn, may increase obesity.
Journal Title
Social Work in Public Health
Volume
27
Issue/Number
3
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
250
Last Page
269
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1937-1918
Recommended Citation
"Sedentarism: The Effects of Internet Use on Human Obesity in the United States" (2012). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 3005.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/3005
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