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preschool children
Also known as: preschool children, preschoolers, preschool-aged children, preschool children aged 2-5 years
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5.1 Physical Health and Growth in Early Childhood - OpenStax openstax.org Oct 16, 2024 8 facts
claimMacronutrients, which include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, are required by the body in large amounts and play a vital role in the growth and development of preschool children.
claimPreschool children require carbohydrates to fuel high levels of physical activity and to support brain development.
claimLow intake of healthy fats in preschool children can negatively affect brain development and is associated with behavioral and learning problems, according to Chianese et al. (2018).
claimThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that preschool children typically need ten to thirteen hours of sleep every twenty-four hours and should maintain consistent sleep and wake times.
claimFats are a necessary macronutrient for preschool children to maintain energy, support growth, and facilitate the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
claimProteins are essential for building and repairing body tissues, supporting growth and development, and maintaining a healthy immune system in preschool children.
referenceMedlinePlus (2022) provides an overview of developmental milestones and characteristics for preschoolers.
claimInsufficient carbohydrate intake in preschool children can result in feelings of fatigue and weakness.
The Role Of Nutrition In Early Childhood Development And Its ... discovery.researcher.life Oct 30, 2024 4 facts
claimScreen use that is interactive, educational, and involves caregiver participation appears to mitigate the potential negative effects of screen time on language development in preschoolers.
measurementIn the studies reviewed, the duration of screen time for preschoolers averaged between approximately 1.39 and 2.65 hours per day.
referenceA systematic review conducted between January 1, 2020, and February 17, 2025, examined the relationship between screen time and language development in typically developing preschoolers, focusing on factors such as device type, content quality, socioeconomic status, and parent-child interaction.
claimSynthesized evidence suggests that high levels of unsupervised or passive screen time are often linked to weaker language development outcomes in preschoolers.
eHealth Tools Supporting Early Childhood Education and Care ... researchprotocols.org Oct 24, 2023 4 facts
referenceHinkley et al. published a review of correlates related to preschool children and physical activity in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2008.
referenceA 2019 scoping review published in Nutrients titled 'School-based interventions in low socioeconomic settings to reduce obesity outcomes among preschoolers' examines the effectiveness of school-based interventions for reducing obesity in preschool-aged children.
referencePabayo R, Spence JC, Casey L, and Storey K examined food consumption patterns in preschool children, published in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research in 2012.
claimMany preschool-aged children consume high-energy diets, fail to meet recommended intake levels for vegetables and fruits, and exhibit low levels of physical activity.
The Effect of Parenting and the Parent-Child Relationship on ... - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 3 facts
measurementIn a 5-day survey of 82 mothers of preschool children, mothers with high anhedonia reported dampened responses to child cuteness, elevated negative emotions (anxiety and frustration), and perceived their child's mood as more negative compared to a control group.
claimDevelopmental delays occur in 10-15% of preschool children and can result in lower performance compared to peers, which may negatively affect school readiness.
measurementMothers with high anhedonia reported lower interaction quality with their children at the end of the day compared to a control group, though self-rated fatigue did not differ between the groups.
Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Feb 5, 2025 3 facts
referenceDing X, Ma S, Liu H, Wang H, Li N, Song Q, et al. published 'The relationships between sleep disturbances, resilience and anxiety among preschool children: a three-wave longitudinal study' in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research in 2023 (Volume 168, article 111203).
referenceReynaud E, Vecchierini M, Heude B, Charles M, and Plancoulaine S published 'Sleep and its relation to cognition and behaviour in preschool-aged children of the general population: a systematic review' in the Journal of Sleep Research in 2018 (Volume 27, article e12636).
referenceKurdziel L, Duclos K, and Spencer RM published 'Sleep spindles in midday naps enhance learning in preschool children' in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2013.
Early Digital Engagement Among Younger Children and the ... pediatrics.jmir.org Jul 3, 2025 2 facts
referenceM. Ponti published an updated article titled 'Screen time and preschool children: promoting health and development in a digital world' in the journal Paediatrics & Child Health in 2023.
referenceHiniker et al. presented research titled 'Screen time tantrums: how families manage screen media experiences for toddlers and preschoolers' at the 2016 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in San Jose, California.
(PDF) Neurological and Biological Foundations of Children's Social ... academia.edu 2 facts
referenceM. Vlachou, E. Andreou, K. Botsoglou, and E. Didaskalou published 'Bully/victim problems among preschool children: A review of current research evidence' in the Educational Psychology Review in 2011, volume 23, pages 329-358.
claimBarker et al. (2008) studied the predictive validity and early predictors of peer-victimization trajectories in preschool children.
Parenting Styles and Their Effect on Child Development and Outcome academia.edu 2 facts
referenceFarrell (2015) explored the relationship between parenting style and the level of emotional intelligence in preschool-aged children in a dissertation from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
referencePears and Moses (2003) published the study 'Demographics, parenting, and theory of mind in preschool children' in the journal Social Development, volume 12, pages 1-19.
Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to a Plethora of Diseases bergerhenryent.com Jan 26, 2019 1 fact
measurementThe recommended daily sleep duration for preschoolers (3-5 years) is 10-13 hours.
National Sleep Foundation's updated sleep duration ... - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
measurementThe National Sleep Foundation recommends 10-13 hours of sleep per day for preschoolers.
Nutrition and physical activity interventions in preschool & ... countyhealthrankings.org Jan 30, 2020 1 fact
referenceNekitsing et al. (2018) published a systematic review and meta-analysis in the journal Appetite regarding strategies to increase vegetable consumption in preschool children aged 2–5 years.
Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Jul 25, 2023 1 fact
referencePiller and Pfeiffer (2016) investigated the relationship between the sensory environment and the participation of preschool children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
The Power of Playful Learning in the Early Childhood Setting | NAEYC naeyc.org Feb 23, 2022 1 fact
referenceHassinger-Das et al. (2016) studied the effectiveness of combining shared book reading and gameplay for building vocabulary knowledge in preschoolers.
Parenting in Cultural Perspective: A Systematic Review of Paternal ... ejecs.org Jan 26, 2023 1 fact
referenceO’Connor, T. M., Cerin, E., Lee, R. E., Parker, N., Chen, T.-A., Hughes, S. O., Mendoza, J. A., & Baranowski, T. (2014) published 'Environmental and cultural correlates of physical activity parenting practices among Latino parents with preschool-aged children: Niños Activos' in BMC Public Health, which examines cultural and environmental factors in physical activity parenting among Latino families.
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? - National Sleep Foundation thensf.org Nov 17, 2025 1 fact
measurementPreschoolers (3-5 years) require between 10 and 13 hours of sleep per night.
Associations between dietary diversity and self-rated health in a ... link.springer.com Feb 28, 2025 1 fact
referenceConklin AI, Monsivais P, Khaw KT, Wareham NJ, Forouhi NG published a cross-sectional study in the journal Children (2020) titled 'Dietary Diversity and Nutritional Status of Preschool Children in North West Province, South Africa: A Cross Sectional Study' which evaluates the nutritional status of children in relation to their dietary diversity.
How Much Sleep Do You Need? - Sleep Foundation sleepfoundation.org Jul 11, 2025 1 fact
measurementPreschoolers aged 3-5 years are recommended to get 10-13 hours of sleep per day, including naps.
National Sleep Foundation Guidelines: How Much Sleep Do You ... drkumardiscovery.com Oct 22, 2025 1 fact
measurementPreschoolers (3-5 years) are recommended to sleep 10-13 hours per day, with a range of 8-14 hours potentially being appropriate.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
referenceRoutine prophylactic supplementation with iron and folic acid was evaluated for its effects on hospital admission and mortality in preschool children in a high malaria transmission setting in a 2006 randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in The Lancet.