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are extremely limited in tropical countries or even in other regions in
the world. More research should be conducted to determine the causal
relationship, given that the energy cost of PA plays an important role in
reducing body fat mass. Despite a lack of concrete evidence to prove a causal
association, it is essential that sedentary behaviors in children and adolescents
be decreased because of their inherent contribution to a reduction in EE as
well as due to their role in the promotion of positive energy balance.
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