Children Engage In Less Physical Activity As They Reach Adolescence
A progressive decline in levels of physical activity has been documented in children, with less than one third able to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines when they are 15 years old, according to an article released on July 15, 2008 in JAMA. Physical activity has been associated with obesity and associated illnesses as well as chronic diseases among young people.
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Filed under: Pediatrics on July 16th, 2008