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Children naturally love being active. Sadly, research shows that as children get older, their daily physical activity decreases.

Take Home Point…
Only 12% of Canadian children and youth are meeting Canada’s guidelines of 90 minutes of daily physical activity.

Benefits of Physical Activity

  • Stronger muscles and bones
  • Improved mental health
  • Healthier weight
  • Better posture and balance
  • Stronger heart
  • More  chances to meet new friends
  • Improved fitness
  • Increased relaxation and improved sleep

Potential Risks of Physical Inactivity

  • High blood pressure
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Obesity
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Depression
  • Some types of cancers
  • Premature death