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t s o f P h y s i ca l A c t i v i t

Hea l th Benefi y
FOR CHILDREN

Academic
Performance Brain Health
Improves attention Reduces risk of depression
and memory

Heart and
Muscular Lung Health
Fitness Improves blood pressure
Builds strong muscles and aerobic fitness
and endurance

Long-term
Cardiometabolic Health
Health Reduces risk of several
chronic diseases, including
Helps maintain normal
type 2 diabetes and obesity
blood sugar levels

Healthy Weight
Helps regulate body weight
and reduce body fat

Bone Strength
Strengthens bones

Source : Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition

To learn more, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/health-benefits-of-physical-activity-for-children.html October 2021

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