The guidance, which is the first of its kind for early years children, suggests that under-fives need to spend more time taking part in "energetic play", such as cycling or climbing on playground equipment.
It states that most pre-school children in the UK currently spend between two and two-and-a-half hours exercising daily, meaning children need to be active for an extra 30 to 60 minutes every day to hit the government’s target.
The guidance also sets out new physical activity targets for children and young people aged five to 18, which recommend at least an hour of vigorous exercise every day.
For this age group, the guidance suggests taking part in bone and muscle strengthening exercise three times a week, through activities such as swinging on playground equipment, skipping, gymnastics or tennis.
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