Physical Activity and Health in Children Younger than 6 Years: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Physical activity is known to provide important health benefits in school-age youth. However, until recently, few studies have examined associations between physical activity and health in young children. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the relationship between physical activity and selected health outcomes in children younger than 6 yr.

Methods

A systematic search identified randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies examining the associations between physical activity and adiposity/weight status, bone health, cardiometabolic health, and cognition in children younger than 6 yr.

Results

Twenty-seven studies met inclusion criteria and served as the basis for this systematic review. For weight status/adiposity, 12

SUBMITTER: Pate RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6527328 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature