Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Children
Health Benefits
- Academic Performance
– Improves attention and memory - Brain Health
– Reduces risk of depression - Muscular Fitness
– Builds strong muscles and endurance - Heart and Lung Health
– Improves blood pressure and aerobic fitness - Cardiometabolic Health
– Helps maintain normal blood sugar levels - Long-term Health
– Reduces risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity - Bone Strength
– Strengthens bones - Healthy Weight
– Helps regulate body weight and reduce body fat
Additional Resources
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Page last reviewed: January 12, 2022