I Move We Move - Good For Kids - NSW Government
I Move We Move - Good For Kids - NSW Government
I Move We Move - Good For Kids - NSW Government
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Why is physical activity important for young children?<br />
Regular physical activity is important for children as they grow and develop. Making physical activity<br />
a priority and encouraging good habits in young children (from birth to five years old) can help<br />
them to develop the skills (like jumping, catching and kicking) they need to continue being active<br />
throughout their lives.<br />
Children that are not physically active enough will not have the chance to adequately develop these<br />
skills and good habits and so are at increased risk of becoming overweight or obese. This makes it<br />
even harder for them to be active and keep up with others, either in sport or in play.<br />
Long term, being overweight or obese can contribute to conditions such as high blood pressure<br />
and cholesterol, Type II diabetes and liver disease. Recent research has shown that warning signs<br />
for these conditions can be present in overweight teenagers as young as fifteen.<br />
Young kids need at<br />
least 3 hours of physical<br />
activity every day<br />
Find out more www.goodforkids.nsw.gov.au<br />
AREA HEALTH SERVICE<br />
I <strong>Move</strong> <strong>We</strong> <strong>Move</strong>, The Guide Edition 1 August 2009<br />
AREA HEALTH SERVICE<br />
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