RT Journal
A1 Pate RR, O’Neill JR
T1 Physical activity guidelines for young children: An emerging consensus
JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
YR 2012
FD December 1
VO 166
IS 12
SP 1095
OP 1096
DO 10.1001/archpediatrics.2012.1458
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2012.1458
AB 
In 2008, the first federally approved PhysicalActivity Guidelines for Americans1 were released, and this action clearly demonstrated that promotion of physical activity is becoming a public health priority in the United States. The guidelines provide well-documented recommendations regarding the types and amounts of physical activity needed for health benefits. Separate sets of recommendations were provided for adults, older adults, and children and adolescents. The age range designated for children and adolescents was 6 years to 17 years. Notably, no recommendations were included in the Physical Activity Guidelines for children younger than 6 years.