Linking Activity, Nutrition, and Child Health (LAUNCH): protocol for a longitudinal cohort study of children as they develop from infancy to preschool age.

Russell R PateEdward A FrongilloKerry CordanMarsha DowdaAlexander C McLainMyriam E TorresWilliam H BrownAgnes BuckoEmily R Shull

Published in: BMC public health (2020)

LAUNCH will employ a longitudinal study design and objective measures of physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep in examining developmental trends for those characteristics in children between the ages of 6 and 36 months. Associations among physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, and weight status will be examined. Findings will inform public health guidance and intervention strategies for very young children.

Keyphrases

physical activity
public health
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
young adults
body mass index
weight gain
depressive symptoms