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Physical Activity

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Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2006
  • Start by aiming to reduce the time spent in inactive pursuits, but make this a goal for the whole family and not just the child who is overweight
  • Encourage more physical activity through play with other children, walking, physically active games, swimming, dancing, cycling or through participation in school or community sport
  • Can any car journeys be replaced by walking?

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    Similar to recording eating habits, children could be encouraged to keep track of the amount of time they spend doing something active and the amount of time they are sedentary. The family could decide upon ways in which they could increase their levels of physical activity and set goals to achieve defined targets.