EDITORIAL article

Front. Pediatr.

Sec. Social Pediatrics

Volume 13 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fped.2025.1637442

This article is part of the Research TopicHealth benefit and promotion of 24-hour movement behaviors in children and adolescentsView all 7 articles

Focusing on 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Children and Adolescents to Build a Healthy Development Support System

Provisionally accepted
Yi  SunYi Sun*Bowen  SongBowen Song
  • Ludong University, Yantai, China

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The healthy development of children and adolescents is a focal point of societal concern.As a core determinant, 24-hour movement behaviors-comprising sleep, sedentary behavior, and physical activity-play a crucial role in the synergistic development of physical growth, mental health, and cognitive function [1]. However, global health monitoring data indicate that most children and adolescents fail to meet the recommendations of international 24-hour movement behavior guidelines [2]. This is accompanied by rising obesity rates, earlier onset of metabolic diseases, and other serious issues [3], underscoring the urgency of deepening In conclusion, research on 24-hour movement behaviors in children and adolescents holds significant academic value and carries the practical mission of improving population health. By deepening mechanistic studies, innovating intervention strategies, and strengthening crosscultural collaboration, we can build a more scientific and effective support system for the healthy development of children and adolescents.

Keywords: Children and adolescent, Family, School, society, 24-hour movement behaviors

Received: 29 May 2025; Accepted: 05 Jun 2025.

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* Correspondence: Yi Sun, Ludong University, Yantai, China

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