Childhood obesity: Just half of six-year-olds get one hour of exercise each day

Childhood obesity: Just half of six-year-olds get one hour of exercise each day Half of six-year-olds in England do not get enough exercise each day, according to a study.

Only 53 per cent do the 60 minutes of vigorous exercise recommended by the NHS for the age group — with girls doing less than boys. The Daily Mail

See also:

• Activity Behaviors in British 6-Year-Olds: Cross-Sectional Associations and Longitudinal Change During the School Transition (open access) Journal of Physical Activity and Health