Table 2 List of critical and important outcomes chosen by expert agreement among the WHO Guideline Development Group for children and adolescents aged 5–17 years
Outcomes | Importance |
|---|---|
Physical fitness (e.g., cardiorespiratory, motor development, muscular fitness) | Critical |
Cardiometabolic health (e.g., blood pressure, dyslipidemia, glucose, insulin) | Critical |
Bone health | Critical |
Adiposity | Critical |
Adverse effects (e.g., injuries and harms, respiratory effects of air pollution) | Critical |
Mental health (e.g., depressive symptoms, self-esteem, anxiety symptoms, ADHD) | Critical |
Cognitive outcomes (e.g., academic performance, executive function) | Critical |
Prosocial behaviour (e.g., conduct problems, peer relations, social inclusion) | Important |
Sleep duration and quality | Important |