Les systèmes de transport intelligents, École Polytechnique de
Montréal
Articles du groupe MADITUC
The "Steps in Reserve": An unexploited way to make our children more active during their daily routine |
Référence:
MORENCY, Catherine, DEMERS, Marie (2007). The "Steps in Reserve": An unexploited way to make our children more active during their daily routine, International Conference on physical Activity and Obesity in Children, Toronto |
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Résumé
In 2003, 32.2% of the daily trips made by children (5-14) in the Greater Montreal Area (GMA) were 1 km or less (0.6 mile). Of these, 31.9% were motorized trips. These motorized trips accounted for 70,800 kilometers. If they were traveled by foot, it would represent 132.7 million steps during a typical day. Overall, 13% of the children in the area had steps in reserve, an average of 2,230 steps per child per day. Replacing short motorized trips with walking would increase the physical activity level of children and contribute to reduce their dependence towards adults for moving around. |
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