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. 2022 Mar 13;2:100012. doi: 10.1016/j.obpill.2022.100012

Table 5.

Top takeaways: activity recommendations for children of normal weight, overweight, and obesity. Shown are the OMA's top takeaway messages regarding activity recommendations for children of normal weight [5].

1. Activity recommendations exist for children and adolescents of normal weight and overweight/obesity at each developmental stage.
2. Structured activity and unstructured play are equally key components of an optimal activity plan.
3. Extended periods of inactivity are discouraged at any age.