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Graf, Christine and Ferrari, Nina (2019). Physical Activity in Children and Youths - Effects and Recommendations. Aktuel. Ernahrungsmed., 44 (3). S. 188 - 194. STUTTGART: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG. ISSN 1438-9916

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Abstract

Background The benefits of physical activity and a reduction of sedentary behaviour are undoubted in childhood and adolescence. There is good evidence in terms of the reduction of cardio-metabolic risk factors, improvement of musculoskeletal health, as well as a benefit for cognitive and psychosocial development, especially at primary school age. In general, a higher amount of physical activity is associated with more health benefits. Preschool age children should achieve 180 min of physical activity daily, from primary school age at least 90 min daily are recommended. Sedentary behaviour, especially screen time, are to be reduced to a minimum. However, there is a growing decline in physical activity and an increase in screen time worldwide as well as in Germany. This is associated with a decrease in physical fitness correlating inversely with chosen health parameters like body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and/or lipids. So far, there is no gold standard how this negative trend can be countered. Community based approaches are currently the most promising, but they need the corresponding political will for consistent implementation.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Graf, Christine UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Ferrari, Nina UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-138610
DOI:	10.1055/a-0889-1200
Journal or Publication Title:	Aktuel. Ernahrungsmed.
Volume:	44
Number:	3
Page Range:	S. 188 - 194
Date:	2019
Publisher:	GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG
Place of Publication:	STUTTGART
ISSN:	1438-9916
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR; HEALTH INDICATORS; SCREEN-TIME; ADOLESCENTS; SCHOOL; STATEMENT; EXERCISE; TRENDS Multiple languages Medicine, General & Internal; Nutrition & Dietetics Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/13861