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Sedentary Behaviors in Today’s Youth: Approaches to the Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Barnett, Tracie A., Kelly, Aaron S., Young, Deborah Rohm, Perry, Cynthia K., Pratt, Charlotte A., Edwards, Nicholas M., Rao, Goutham, Vos, Miriam B. +1 more·2018·Circulation

Abstract

This scientific statement is about sedentary behavior and its relationship to obesity and other cardiometabolic outcomes in youth. A deleterious effect of sedentary behavior on cardiometabolic health is most notable for screen-based behaviors and adiposity; however, this relation is less apparent for other cardiometabolic outcomes or when sedentary time is measured with objective movement counters or position monitors. Increasing trends of screen time are concerning; the portability of screen-based devices and abundant access to unlimited programming and online content may be leading to new patterns of consumption that are exposing youth to multiple pathways harmful to cardiometabolic health. This American Heart Association scientific statement provides an updated perspective on sedentary behaviors specific to modern youth and their impact on cardiometabolic health and obesity. As we reflect on implications for practice, research, and policy, what emerges is the importance of understanding the context in which sedentary behaviors occur. There is also a need to capture the nature of sedentary behavior more accurately, both quantitatively and qualitatively, especially with respect to recreational screen-based devices. Further evidence is required to better inform public health interventions and to establish detailed quantitative guidelines on specific sedentary behaviors in youth. In the meantime, we suggest that televisions and other recreational screen-based devices be removed from bedrooms and absent during meal times. Daily device-free social interactions and outdoor play should be encouraged. In addition, parents/guardians should be supported to devise and enforce appropriate screen time regulations and to model healthy screen-based behaviors.

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Authors
Barnett, T. A., Kelly, A. S., Young, D. R., Perry, C. K., Pratt, C. A., Edwards, N. M., Rao, G., Vos, M. B., & On behalf of the American Heart Association Obesity Committee of the Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health; Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young; and Stroke Council
Venue
Circulation
Published
2018-09-11
Volume
138
Issue
11
Pages
e142-e159
ISSN
  • 0009-7322 (ISSN-L)
  • 1524-4539
OpenAlex
W2886717478
Cited by
249
References
181
Citations by year
2026: 20 · 2025: 28 · 2024: 45 · 2023: 39 · 2022: 43 · 2021: 35 · 2020: 29 · 2019: 8 · 2012: 1
FWCI
2.37
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Circulation (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HAL (submittedVersion)
  • EspaceINRS (National Institute for Scientific Research (Canada)) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Social Sciences › Education › Child Development and Digital Technology
Keywords
sedentary behavior, childhood obesity, screen time, cardiometabolic health, youth, outdoor play, screen time regulation, parental role modeling, obesity prevention, adiposity
MeSH terms
Healthy Lifestyle, Screen Time, Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Age Factors, American Heart Association, Child, Child Behavior, Child, Preschool, Humans, Infant, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Play and Playthings, Risk Factors, Time Factors, United States, Health Behavior, Exercise, Risk Assessment, Risk Reduction Behavior, Sedentary Behavior, Pediatric Obesity, Protective Factors

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