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Adherence to the World Health Organization's physical activity recommendation in preschool-aged children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of accelerometer studies.

Matthew BourkeAmeena HaddaraAidan LohValerie CarsonBecky BreauPatricia Tucker
Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2023)
Although there was substantial variability in estimated prevalence of preschool-aged children adhering the WHO physical activity recommendation between various accelerometer cut-points, the weight of available evidence suggests that the majority of young children are adhering to the overall recommendation and the individual TPA and MVPA aspects of the recommendation. Large-scale, intercontinental surveillance studies are needed to further strengthen the evidence regarding the prevalence of preschool-aged children achieving physical activity recommendation globally.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • public health
  • sleep quality
  • skeletal muscle
  • adipose tissue
  • weight gain