Abstract
The current epidemic of inactivity and the associated epidemic of obesity are being driven by multiple factors (societal, technologic, industrial, commercial, financial) and must be addressed likewise on several fronts. Foremost among these are the expansion of school physical education, dissuading children from pursuing sedentary activities, providing suitable role models for physical activity, and making activity-promoting changes in the environment. This statement outlines ways that pediatric health care providers and public health officials can encourage, monitor, and advocate for increased physical activity for children and teenagers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1834-1842 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Pediatrics |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Advocacy
- Children
- Healthy living
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Physical activity
- Youth
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health