Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep: Do German Children and Adolescents Meet the Movement Guidelines?

Overview

Journal Eur J Pediatr

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2022 Feb 3

PMID 35113254

Authors

Julia Hansen

Reiner Hanewinkel

Artur Galimov

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Abstract

Conclusion: A low percentage of German children and adolescents met the movement guidelines. With increasing age, the proportion of young people who follow the recommendations decreases. There is an urgent need for health interventions devoted to youth behavior as a whole.

What Is Known: • High levels of PA, low levels of screen time, and optimal sleep duration provide enhanced health benefits in comparison to the adoption of just one of these behaviors. • Evidence shows that movement behaviors interact throughout the day and should be studied concurrently.

What Is New: • Approximately 10% of German children and adolescents met the recommendations on PA, screen time, and sleep, while 25% did not meet any guidelines. • Meeting all guidelines was associated with less frequent ADHD and depressive symptoms, lower BMI, and less frequent substance use in the past 30 days.

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