Tuesday 3 October 2023

Niños y adolescentes españoles con poca actividad física y muchas horas frente a la pantalla.

En un estudio reciente de la universidad complutense de Madrid han salido una serie de datos a la luz que son preocupantes y que se resumen en estos puntos:

Impact statement

  • The main identified lifestyle behavior was poor physical activity, low adherence to Mediterranean Diet and high screen and sleep time.

  • Children should increase physical activity levels, adherence to Mediterranean diet, decrease screen and sleep the appropriate hours per day.

  • Families, schools, and medical communities must work together to gloss over present and future diseases.

  • Sleep time had not been previously included in cluster analysis with physical activity, sedentary behaviors, obesity, and nutritional status, thus the present data open a new perspective in Spanish population.

  • Health policies should focus on promoting physical activity, Mediterranean diet, adequate sleep and reducing screen time.