GuidelineEvidence: Official guidelineAges 5–18
WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Author or publisher World Health Organization Published 2020 Reviewed by Edustack editors Last checked 13 Nov 2026
1What parents should know
Recommends an average of 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous activity for ages 5–17, and limiting sedentary time, especially recreational screen time.
2Why it fits this age
The children and adolescents section covers ages 5 to 17.
3Source and checks
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240015128 World Health Organization. WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. 2020. ISBN 978-92-4-001512-8 Link working · 13 Nov 2026 · checked automatically every month
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