Physical activity and prospective associations with indicators of health and development in children aged <5 years: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early childhood is a critical period for growth and development, yet the association with physical activity during this important period is unknown. The aim of this review is to critically summarize the evidence on the prospective associations between physical activity and health and development in children aged < 5 years.

Methods

A systematic search in three electronic databases (Pubmed, PsycINFO, and Sportdiscus) was conducted to identify prospective studies examining the associations between physical activity (all types; specified by quantity) and health indicators (body composition, cardiometabolic health, bone health and risks/harm) or development (motor, cognitive and social-emotional development) in young children (mean age < 5 years at baseline). Two indep

SUBMITTER: Veldman SLC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791660 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature