Physical activity and sedentary behavior in preschoolers: a longitudinal assessment of trajectories and determinants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite physical activity (PA) being recognized as a critically important factor for good physical and mental health already early in life and throughout the life course, prospective data on activity behavior during the preschool years remains scarce. This study examined trajectories and determinants of levels and change in total PA (TPA), moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in a representative sample of Swiss preschoolers.

Methods

Data were drawn from the Swiss Preschoolers' Health Study (SPLASHY), a multi-site prospective cohort study including 555 children (53% boys) aged 2-to-6 years at baseline. A follow-up was conducted after 12 months. Activity behavior was measured using accelerometers. Information on 35 potential determinants from d

SUBMITTER: Schmutz EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5885465 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature