Table 3 The 2017 Dutch, WHO [2] and original Dutch Physical Activity Guidelines [54, 55, 76, 77] for children and adolescents

Engage in physical activity of moderate intensity for at least one hour every day. The longer you are physically active, and the more frequent and/or more intensive the activity, the more your health will benefit.

Should do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. Physical activity of amounts greater than 60 minutes daily will provide additional health benefits.

At least one hour per day moderate to high intensity physical activity

OR

at least three times per week at least 20 minutes high intensity physical activity

Do activities that strengthen your muscles and bones at least three times a week.

Should include activities that strengthen muscle and bone, at least three times per week.

Of which two times per week activities focusing on muscle strength, agility, coordination and bone strength

And: avoid spending long periods sitting down.

No recommendation

No recommendation

The guidelines do not include a recommendation on a specific duration of bouts, as there was insufficient evidence.

In order to be beneficial for cardiorespiratory health, all activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 minutes duration.

All activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 minutes duration.