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Prevalence and stability of active play, restricted movement and television viewing in infants
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posted on 2023-10-26, 04:18 authored by Kylie HeskethKylie Hesketh, David CrawfordDavid Crawford, Gavin AbbottGavin Abbott, Karen CampbellKaren Campbell, Jo SalmonJo SalmonThis study describes engagement in and stability of physical activity and sedentary behaviours in early life, and assesses associations with sex, maternal education and developmental stage. Maternal-report data at child age 4, 9 and 20 months were collected from 542 families in the Melbourne Infant Feeding Activity and Nutrition Trial Program. Parents estimated average time per day their child spent in active pursuits or pursuits that restricted movement. With increasing age, children generally spent more time in active pursuits and watching television, and less time in situations that restrict movement. Associations were found with age of developmental milestone attainment but not sex or maternal education. Stability over time was strongest for television viewing (β = 0.34–0.38) and time spent outdoors (β = 0.27–0.33). Contrary to guidelines, television viewing increased and showed stability, suggesting a need to target this behaviour very early in life to achieve optimal longer term outcomes.
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Early child development and careVolume
185Pagination
883 - 894Location
Abingdon, Eng.Publisher DOI
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0300-4430eISSN
1476-8275Language
engPublication classification
C Journal article; C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2015, Taylor & FrancisUsage metrics
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