CONTEXT: Research examining the association between environmental attributes and
physical activity among youth is growing. An updated review of literature is needed to …

Given the widespread use of out-of-home child care and an all-time high prevalence of
obesity among US preschool-aged children, it is imperative to consider the opportunities that …

In our fast-changing urban world, the impacts of social and environmental change on
children are often overlooked. Children and their Urban Environment examines these …

Objective To systematically review the correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior
among children in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services. Appropriate levels …

Teachers are considered important role models for the behavior of children during early
childhood. The purposes of this study are to:(a) compare activity levels of preschool children …

Background: Four expert panels from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the
United States issued physical activity (PA) recommendations for young children that are …

Abstract Many (56%) US children aged 3–5 years are in center-based childcare and are not
obtaining recommended levels of physical activity. In order to determine what child-care …

Context Being physically active during the early years (age 0–6 years) is vital for healthy
development. Identifying correlates and determinants of physical activity (PA) is crucial to …

O objetivo deste estudo é descrever a prática de atividade física em adolescentes,
utilizando dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar (PeNSE), coletados em todas …

Experts agree that physical activity is critical to children's health and development. Child
care is an ideal setting that could be used to increase physical activity given the large …