Healthy Active Living and Sports Committee - Part 2

Question 1

Exposure to screen-based activities should be completely discouraged/not recommended in children of what age?

Answer 1

Less than 2 years old

Question 2

What is the recommendation for physical activity for children between the ages of 1-4 years old?

Answer 2

Children one to four years old should have both structured and unstructured activity (free play) for at least 180 min/day (3 hours) at any intensity

Question 3

What is the CPS recommendation for screen time based on age?

Answer 3

Less than 2 years old: No screen time
2 - 4 years old: Less than 1 hour per day
Older children: Less than or equal to 2 hours per day