Day 12 Flashcards
1
Q
How much PA should children 5-17 get every day?
A
60 minutes of moderate to vigorous everyday
3 days of vig a week
2
Q
How many Canadian children get 3 hrs or less of PA per week?
A
46%
3
Q
How many hours are children spending sedentary?
A
8.6 hrs
4
Q
What percent of kids are meeting the 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day?
A
7%
5
Q
What are possible barriers to children from meeting their PA recommendations?
A
Safety concerns from parents
Increasing screen time
School recess is used for academic study
6
Q
What are some implications of inactivity?
A
Osteoporosis in later life
Overweight
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Hypertension
Asthma
Arthritis
