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Why is Physical Activity Important to Study in Childhood and Adolescence?

Klebia Castello Branco et al. Isabela de Carlos Back

One of the most important concerns of pediatrician in this pandemic/post-pandemic period is the damage caused by COVID-19 on children’s daily habits, especially physical activity. Children and teenagers were kept indoors during these 2 years, living their lives through digital interactions and becoming forcefully sedentary.

Studies conducted worldwide have shown that the average daily screen time of children and adolescents was greater than 2 hours a day, with the vast majority of them having a higher time than that recommended for any age.

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Physical Activity And Reducing Sedentary Behavior During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Francisco José Gondim Pitanga et al. Carmem Cristina Beck Cristiano Penas Seara Pitanga

Introduction

The novel coronavirus pandemic recently declared by the World Health Organization has led several municipal and state health departments to issue decrees closing different spaces intended for practicing physical activity. Furthermore, the Ministry of Health has prepared a manual with several initiatives to prevent the spread of the disease, in addition to making decisions suggesting social isolation and recommending that people remain at home. All of these measures have made it more difficult for the Brazilian population to practice physical activity.

On the other hand, the literature has consistently provided evidence regarding the diverse health benefits that physical activity promotes, especially to the cardiovascular/metabolic and immunological system. More recently, the literature began to show evidence that health is related not only to regular practice of physical activity, but also to reduced sedentary behavior, in other words, time spent sitting, lying down, or reclining during the day, excluding sleep hours.

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Why is Physical Activity Important to Study in Childhood and Adolescence?

Physical Activity And Reducing Sedentary Behavior During The Coronavirus Pandemic

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