His BMI is at the 50th percentile. Routine advice regarding health active living should be provided.
Sedentary behavior guidelines:
Children (5-11 yrs) and youth (12-17 yrs) should minimize the time they spend being sedentary each day by:
-Limiting recreational screen time to no more than 2 h/day – lower levels are associated with additional health benefits.
-Limiting sedentary (motorized) transport, extended sitting time, and time spent indoors throughout the day.
Physical activity guidelines:
Children (5-11 yrs) and youth (12-17 yrs) should accumulate at least 60 min of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity daily, including:
-Vigorous-intensity activities at least 3 days/week.
-Activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 days/week.
-More daily PA provides greater health benefits.
The Canadian Food Guide recommends a plate model for dietary intake: 1/2 of the plate should be vegetables/fruit, 1/4 of the plate grains, 1/4 of the plate protein, and make water the drink of choice
