Children need physical activity

Rejuvenate your health

• Did you know that there is a rise in diseases in children that in the past had only been seen in adults?

• Things like obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are being seen more frequently in children.

• One of the best ways to decrease the incidence of these diseases is to ensure that your kids are getting enough physical activity.

• The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that kids 6-17 years old participate in 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity seven days per week.

• Moderate intensity, you can talk but not sing during or right after acti...

 

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