The OWL Screening Tool-A Protocol for Holistic Pediatric Lifestyle Assessment.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The identification of health risk factors in children should rely not only on body mass index but also on modifiable lifestyle behaviors. Early screening for physical inactivity, poor nutrition, inadequate sleep, and chronic stress is crucial for effective preventive healthcare. The aim of this project was to develop the OWL screening tool, a protocol for the holistic assessment of key lifestyle risk factors in children aged 6-12. Methods/Rationale: The OWL tool was developed by integrating evidence-based recommendations from major health societies (WHO, EFSA, the National Sleep Foundation, and the Pediatric Endocrine Society), incorporating psychological principles, and adapting validated components from existing pediatric screening instruments. Its de

SUBMITTER: Auffermann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12609874 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature