WHO guidelines and recommendations provide details for different age groups and specific population groups on how much physical activity is needed for good health.
WHO recommends
For children under 5 years of age
In a 24-hour day, infants (less than 1 year) should:
*be physically active several times a day in a variety of ways, particularly through interactive floor-based play; more is better. For those not yet mobile, this includes at least 30 minutes in prone position (tummy time) spread throughout the day while awake;
*not be restrained for more than 1 hour at a time (e.g., prams/strollers, high chairs, or strapped on a caregiver’s back);
Screen time is not recommended.
*When sedentary, engaging in reading and storytelling with a caregiver is encouraged; and
have 14-17h (0-3 months of age) or 12-16h (4-11 months of age) of good quality sleep, including naps.
In a 24-hour day, children 1-2 years of age should:
*spend at least 180 minutes in a variety of types of physical activities at any intensity, including moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, spread throughout the day; more is better;
not be restrained for more than 1 hour at a time (e.g., prams/strollers, high chairs, or strapped on a caregiver’s back) or sit for extended periods of time.
*For 1 year olds, sedentary screen time (such as watching TV or videos, playing computer games) is not recommended.
For those aged 2 years, sedentary screen time should be no more than 1 hour; less is better.
*When sedentary, engaging in reading and storytelling with a caregiver is encouraged; and
have 11-14h of good quality sleep, including naps, with regular sleep and wake-up times.
In a 24-hour day, children 3-4 years of age should:
*spend at least 180 minutes in a variety of types of physical activities at any intensity, of which at least 60 minutes is moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, spread throughout the day; more is better;
not be restrained for more than 1 hour at a time (e.g., prams/strollers) or sit for extended periods of time.
Sedentary screen time should be no more than 1 hour; less is better.
*When sedentary, engaging in reading and storytelling with a caregiver is); encourage; and
have 10-13h of good quality sleep, which may include a nap, with regular sleep and wake-up times
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