C-peptide level in boys reaching the minimum recommendation of daily steps, or not, at age 12.

<p>The groups are compared by Mann-Whitney U-test.</p

C-peptide level in children that maintained or decreased their physical activity over time.

<p>The groups are compared by Mann-Whitney U-test.</p

Variables correlated to BMI, other than average daily steps.

<p>Variables correlated to BMI, other than average daily steps.</p

C-peptide level in children reaching the minimum recommendation of daily steps, or not, at age 12.

<p>The groups are compared by Mann-Whitney U-test.</p

Group characteristics at age 8 and 12, comparisons between boys and girls, and paired comparisons over time.

<p>Group characteristics at age 8 and 12, comparisons between boys and girls, and paired comparisons over time.</p

Linear regression model with Fasting C-peptide (nmol/l) as dependent variable, age 8 (N = 88).

<p>Linear regression model with Fasting C-peptide (nmol/l) as dependent variable, age 8 (N = 88).</p

C-peptide level in boys that maintained or decreased their physical activity over time.

<p>The groups are compared by Mann-Whitney U-test.</p

Parent-reported average time spent in activities relevant for level of physical activity in children participating in the present study and in all ABIS-children in the same area.

<p>Parent-reported average time spent in activities relevant for level of physical activity in children participating in the present study and in all ABIS-children in the same area.</p

Variables correlated to the average number of daily steps.

<p>Variables correlated to the average number of daily steps.</p

Flow chart describing the participation in the longitudinal follow-up.

<p>Flow chart describing the participation in the longitudinal follow-up.</p