The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children

Tulchin-Francis, Kirsten; Stevens, Wilshaw; Gu, Xiangli; Zhang, Tao; Roberts, Heather J.; Keller, Jean; Dempsey, Dana; Borchard, Justine; Jeans, Kelly A.; VanPelt, Jonathan

doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2021.02.005

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“…The level of PA has decreased. Our own studies but also studies by other authors clearly indicate a strong association between pandemic-related restrictions and reduced PA [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 18 , 20 , 23 ]. The COVID-19 lockdown has been seen to reduce the exercise time among children.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…There is still little of literature on lifestyle during a pandemic concerning preschoolers during a pandemic versus a prepandemic period [ 20 , 23 ]. The overall objective of the project is to recognize the scale of the problem in Poland in terms of the variety of patterns and health behavior of today’s children and possible changes during limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Physical Activity, Screen Time, Sedentary and Sleeping Habits of Polish Preschoolers during the COVID-19 Pandemic and WHO’s Recommendations: An Observational Cohort Study

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Background: Restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a significant decrease in physical activity, an increase in sedentary behavior, and thus also such things as screen time or a change in health behavior patterns. The survey aimed to compare levels of physical activity, screen time, hours spent sitting and sleeping time among Polish children aged 3–5 years of age before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We identified 3000 respondents under five years of age, at Polish kindergartens. The questionnaire consists of 62 questions according to the recommendations of health behavior in school-aged children. The questionnaire was completed by the parents of these children. Results: Only 30.77% of children complied with WHO criteria before the pandemic. During the pandemic, the percentage of children meeting the recommendations for physical activity decreased even more. Children spent much more time in a sitting position before the restrictions. The children slept as recommended 10–13 h a day, and the pandemic caused an increase in sleep duration of 10–18%. Most children had a limited time allowed for the use of electronic devices already before the pandemic, but during the pandemic the results negatively decreased by 71.54%. Conclusions: The results clearly indicate decreased physical activity and increased screen time. It is also crucial to develop recommendations for prevention management strategies of sedentary lifestyles in the youngest group.

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confidence: 78%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical Activity, Screen Time, Sedentary and Sleeping Habits of Polish Preschoolers during the COVID-19 Pandemic and WHO’s Recommendations: An Observational Cohort Study

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“…These studies may help explain why the declines of youth meeting the guidelines are not necessarily reflected by the patterns seen for sports and PE. Moreover, due to barriers such as school closures and restricted peer interactions in 2020, [26][27][28][29] further decreases across youth physical activity measures suggest that not only are safe school-based efforts 30 like those in the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Framework 31 and efforts outside the school setting like those in the National Youth Sports Strategy 4 needed, additional novel strategies beyond sports and PE may be beneficial or even crucial in helping youth meet the physical activity guidelines. Though availability of inclusive, accessible, and engaging sports opportunities and access to effective, comprehensive PE programs differs, these strategies can substantially help youth meet guidelines.…”

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Sex-Stratified Trends in Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines, Participating in Sports, and Attending Physical Education Among US Adolescents, Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2009–2019

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Background: During the past decade, guidelines for youth aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity remained unchanged. Active People, Healthy NationSM highlighted school and youth strategies (eg, sports and physical education [PE]) to increase physical activity. Sex, grade, and race/ethnicity disparities exist. This study examines sex-specific trends and differences by grade and race/ethnicity for the prevalence of 5 youth physical activity behaviors from 2009 to 2019. Methods: The national Youth Risk Behavior Survey assesses adolescents (grades 9–12) meeting the aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and both guidelines (2011–2019) and sports participation and daily PE (2009–2019). Sex-stratified logistic regression assessed trends and 2009 or 2011–2019 differences by grade and racial/ethnic subgroups. Results: Decreases in meeting the aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and both guidelines were observed for nearly all male subgroups by grade and race/ethnicity, whereas female subgroups exhibited declines or no change to low prevalence. Sports and PE participation remained mostly constant; select subgroups showed decreases (ie, Hispanic males [sports]; Black males and ninth-grade females [PE]). Conclusions: Past decade prevalence and patterns suggest that school-based and other strategies for all adolescents and tailored interventions for sex-specific subgroups may be needed to supplement sports and PE in promoting high school youth physical activity.

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“…A number of researchers have been concerned about the changes in dietary habits and exercise pattern during the COVID-19 pandemic [3][4][5][6][7]. A cross-sectional survey in Poland found that approximately 43% and 52% of adults consumed more food and snacks, respectively, during the COVID-19 lockdown [3].…”

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Changes in Dietary Habits and Exercise Pattern of Korean Adolescents from Prior to during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This study aimed to investigate changes in the exercise pattern and dietary habits in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 12–18-year-old population in the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey data of 2019 and 2020 was enrolled. The exercise pattern and dietary habits of 105,600 participants (53,461 in the 2019 group and 52,139 in the 2020 group) were compared. The odds ratios (ORs) for the dietary habits and exercise pattern of the 2020 group compared to the 2019 group were analyzed using multiple logistic regression analysis with complex sampling. The odds of eating fruit, drinking soda, drinking sweet drinks, and consuming fast food were lower in the 2020 group than in the 2019 group (all p < 0.001). The odds of eating breakfast were higher in the 2020 group than in the 2019 group (all p < 0.001). The 2020 group showed lower odds of frequent vigorous and moderate aerobic exercise and higher odds of frequent anaerobic exercise than the 2019 group (all p < 0.001). During the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents consumed less fruit, soda, and sweet drinks, while they had more breakfast. The frequency of aerobic exercise was lower, while the frequency of anaerobic exercise were higher during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

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The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on physical activity in U.S. children

Cited by 97 publications

References 39 publications

Physical Activity, Screen Time, Sedentary and Sleeping Habits of Polish Preschoolers during the COVID-19 Pandemic and WHO’s Recommendations: An Observational Cohort Study

Physical Activity, Screen Time, Sedentary and Sleeping Habits of Polish Preschoolers during the COVID-19 Pandemic and WHO’s Recommendations: An Observational Cohort Study

Sex-Stratified Trends in Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines, Participating in Sports, and Attending Physical Education Among US Adolescents, Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2009–2019

Changes in Dietary Habits and Exercise Pattern of Korean Adolescents from Prior to during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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