Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Children

Health Benefits

1. Academic Performance
   – Improves attention and memory
2. Brain Health
   – Reduces risk of depression
3. Muscular Fitness
   – Builds strong muscles and endurance
4. Heart and Lung Health
   – Improves blood pressure and aerobic fitness
5. Cardiometabolic Health
   – Helps maintain normal blood sugar levels
6. Long-term Health
   – Reduces risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity
7. Bone Strength
   – Strengthens bones
8. Healthy Weight
   – Helps regulate body weight and reduce body fat

Source: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition (Chapter 2, page 32) pdf icon[PDF-15.2MB]external icon

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