How much physical activity do children and teens need?

Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day. Most of the 60 minutes should be either moderate- or vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity, and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity at least 3 days a week.

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abiolataiwo2015 abiolataiwo2015 · Answer 2 · 2020-03-02T05:50:00+01:00

Answer:

Children and Teen needs at least 1 hours or 6o minutes physical activity daily

Explanation:

Children and Teens should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily and the activity should be moderate or vigorous physical activity which should be done 3 times in a week or more.

Although Teens can be active in sports and other exercise that include strengthening the muscle and bone which must be under supervision or control of a qualified trainer in other to prevent injuries. Some health benefits of physical activity includes;

1. It reduce the risk of a heart attack.

2. Help to manage weight

3. Help to have strong bones and muscles