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Table 1 Questions related to physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents aged 5–17 years that were addressed by the WHO Youth Working Group

From: 2020 WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for children and adolescents aged 5–17 years: summary of the evidence

Physical activity questions

1. What is the association between physical activity and health-related outcomes?

2. Is there a dose-response association (volume, duration, frequency, intensity)?

3. Does the association vary by type or domain of physical activity?

Sedentary behaviour questions

1. What is the association between sedentary behaviour and health-related outcomes?

2. Is there a dose-response association (total volume and the frequency, duration and intensity of interruptions)?

3. Does the association vary by type or domain of sedentary behaviour?

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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

ISSN: 1479-5868

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