Prevalence of Compliance with a New Physical Activity Guideline for Preschool-Age Children

Abstract

Approximately one half of children in two independent samples met the guideline for PA in young children. Policies and practices designed to increase PA among preschool children are needed, given that most children are not meeting this PA guideline.

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