Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the lifestyles of people, especially those of children, significantly. As lockdowns were declared across the world, they added sedentary time to children’s schedules. Sedentary behavior is defined as any waking behavior in a sitting or reclining position where ≤1.5 metabolic equivalents of energy is expended. It is a major health risk linked to elevated levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and cardiovascular problems in children. Thus, there is an urgent need to design strategies that can address this issue.
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