We conducted a systematic review to evaluate combinations of physical activity, sedentary
behavior, and sleep duration (defined as “movement behaviors”) and their associations with …

This scientific statement is about sedentary behavior and its relationship to obesity and other
cardiometabolic outcomes in youth. A deleterious effect of sedentary behavior on …

Background Strong evidence indicates that moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is
positively associated with fitness in youth, independent of total sedentary-time. Sedentary …

Background: Physical fitness during childhood is an important indicator of current and future
health. This paper provides an overview of the fitness of Canadian children and youth aged …

Poor diet, low physical activity, sedentary behavior and smoking are modifiable risk factors
for chronic diseases that often develop early in life. An improved understanding of how …

Background: Regular physical activity (PA) has many benefits for children and adolescents,
yet many do not meet PA recommendations. Social context is important for promoting or …

Much evidence has indicated that adherence to the 24 h movement guidelines (physical
activity, screen time and sleep) is associated with physical health, while little is known about …

The purpose of this study was to investigate eating and exercise habits of families with
young children, their knowledge of health and obesity risks, and their attitudes toward …

Low adherence to guidelines for weight‐related behaviours (eg dietary intake and physical
activity) among US children underscores the need to better understand how parental factors …

Comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) holds much promise as a solution
for youth PA promotion, due to its strong theoretical and political support. In this article, we …