Now is the perfect time to teach your children the value of physical activity, to help them grow healthy and prepare them for the years to coma/
Children should be encouraged to enjoy regular physical activity, at least one hour every day. All types of physical activity will help to maintain a healthy body weight, promote well being and encourage activity in latter life.
Children should engage in certain types of aerobic exercise - dancing, walking or tennis - at least twice a week, to help build strong bones.
Team sports - soccer, basketball, lacrosse, hockey or football - not only help build a healthy body but help to enhance social skills, team work, and self-esteem.
Active play also counts as physical activity or sport.
Being physically active and eating a healthy diet in the right portions will help your children to maintain a healthy body weight.