Physical Activity Patterns Among Somali Adolescents in Minnesota.

Background: Little is known about the physical activity patterns of Somali adolescents. This study compared time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and participation in specific physical activities among Somali, other Non-Hispanic black and white adolescents.

Methods: A subsample of 1,268 adolescents (mean age= 14.

The home physical activity environment and adolescent BMI, physical activity and TV viewing: Disparities across a diverse sample.

Objective: Characteristics of the home and family have been associated with adolescents' BMI and physical and sedentary activity, but few studies have examined how these characteristics vary across ethnic/racial groups. This study explores whether recommendations for activity promotion are equally relevant to different adolescent populations.

Design: Participants included 2,374 adolescents and their parent(s), recruited through 20 public schools in Minneapolis/St.