Table 5 Summary of overall findings
Health indicator | No. of studies | No. of participants | Quality of evidence | Summary of findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical | ||||
Adiposity | 8 | 7046 | Very low to low | 3/7 studies that examined the most ideal combinations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity found favourable associations with at least 1 adiposity indicator. 1/1 study that examined the most ideal combinations of sleep and sedentary behaviour found favourable associations with at least 1 adiposity indicator. |
Motor development | 2 | 1245 | Low | 2/2 studies that examined the most ideal combinations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity found favourable associations with at least 1 motor development indicator. |
Fitness | 1 | 307 | Very low | 1/1 study that examined the most ideal combinations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity found favourable associations with at least 1 fitness indicator. |
Growth | 2 | 331 | Very low to moderate | No studies that examined the most ideal combinations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity found favourable associations with at least 1 growth indicator. |