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Introduction
HOW MUCH

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

IS RECOMMENDED?

World Health Organization (WHO) recommends :

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
AGED 5-17 YEARS

Should do at least 60 minutes of moderate to
Health is defined as human condition with vigorous - intensity physical activity daily.
physical, social, psychological dimensions,
each characterised by a continuum with Physical activity of amounts greater than 60 minutes
positive and negative poles. Insufficient daily will provide additional health benefits.
physical activity is 1 of the 10 leading risk
factors for global mortality and is on the rise Should include activities that strengthen
in many countries, adding to the burden of muscle and bone, at least 3 times per week.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and
affecting general health worldwide. Physical
activity has significant health benefits and
contributes to prevent NCD.

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