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Physical Activity Declines Well Before Adolescence, in Both Boys and Girls Topic - Physical Activity | Categories - Children, Physical Activity, Young People | Date Posted - July 3, 2026

Physical activity is important for health. Specifically, Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is linked to a range of health outcomes and are incorporated in international guidelines. Despite its importance, moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is typically much lower than recommended in children and adolescents globally, from age 3-4 years and...Read the full policy briefing

Physical Activity, Screen Time and Sleep in the Under 5s Topic - Screen time, Physical Activity, Sleep | Categories - Early Years, Physical Activity | Date Posted - June 25, 2026

Evidence based national guidelines on time spent in Physical Activity, Screen-Time and Sleep have been available from 2017 (Canada, Australia, New Zealand) and international guidelines from 2019 (WHO). These guidelines showed the following for the Under 5s: More physical activity is better for body fatness, cognitive development, physical fitness, bone...Read the full policy briefing