Sedentary Behaviours

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Recommendations for Action

Screen-Based Sedentaty Behaviours

F

• Canadian children are getting 6 hours of screen time on weekdays and more than 7 hours on weekend days (2005-06 HBSC).

• Parents should implement household rules on screen time and provide alternative opportunities for active play, sport and physical activity participation.

• Parents should model screen time rules.

• Parents should reintroduce some manual chores for a dual purpose – even washing and drying dishes requires a little more energy than loading the dishwasher.

• Schools should educate students and model behaviours to create awareness around the importance of reducing sedentary behaviours, especially extended sitting.

• For active gaming recommendations, see the 2010 Report Card (p. 25).

Non-Screen Sedentary Behaviours

INC

• Non-screen sedentary behaviour is relatively underresearched.