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Development of WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep for Children Less Than 5 Years of

Juana Willumsen, Fiona Bull

    Journal of Physical Activity & Health
    |December 27, 2019
    PubMed

    Insights

    Physical inactivity is a major global health risk. New World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines offer recommendations for physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in young children to promote healthy development.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pediatrics
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Physical inactivity is a significant global mortality risk factor.
    • Childhood obesity rates are increasing, highlighting the need for early intervention.
    • Rapid physical and cognitive development in early childhood (<5 years) requires specific guidance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the first global guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep for young children.
    • To provide evidence-based recommendations for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
    • To address the critical developmental stages of early childhood.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of guidelines based on high-quality systematic reviews.
    • Utilized the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (Evidence to Decision) framework.
    • Considered evidence strength, values, preferences, benefits, harms, equity, and human rights.

    Main Results:

    • Summarizes WHO's first global guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior (including screen time), and sleep.
    • Provides age-specific recommendations for infants (0-1 y), toddlers (1-2.9 y), and preschoolers (3-4.9 y).
    • Addresses crucial aspects of early childhood development and health behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • WHO is actively promoting guideline implementation globally.
    • Encourages national adoption and adaptation of guidelines.
    • Integrates guidelines with early childhood development initiatives and the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity.
    Abstract

    Keywords:
    movementrecommendationsyoung children

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