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Article History

Received: 3 August 2023

Accepted: 12 February 2024

First Online: 4 March 2024

Declarations

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: Ethical approval for all study methods and procedures was obtained from the from the National Healthcare Group Domain Specific Review Board (D/2009/021, B/2014/00406 and D/2010/210) and the SingHealth Centralised Institutional Review Board (CIRB 2018/2767 and CIRB 2018/3138). Prior to participation, parents/legal guardians of the participants were thoroughly informed about the study’s objectives, procedures, potential risks, and benefits. This included information about using an accelerometer, answering questions related to parental and environmental factors, and participating in other data collections as part of the GUSTO study. Detailed information sheets and consent forms were provided to convey this information. Written informed consent was obtained from the parent/guardian of the participants, in accordance with the ethical guidelines. This process ensured that all participants were fully aware of the nature of the study and their rights, including the option to withdraw from the study at any point without consequences, or to choose not to wear the accelerometer. The data collection and handling procedures were designed to ensure confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations. Participants’ data were anonymized and used solely for the purposes of the research.

: Not applicable.

: KMG receiving reimbursement for speaking at conferences sponsored by companies selling nutritional products. KMG, YSC and SYC report being part of an academic consortium that has received research funding from Abbott Nutrition, Nestle and Danone. Author JYB and FMR are the members of the Editorial Board of International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. JYB and FMR were not involved in the journal’s peer review process of, or decisions related to, this manuscript. No other disclosures were reported.