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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Sam Wylie-Harris

How to get children active, as half of 6-year-olds fail daily exercise target

It’s so easy for children to be less active. Today’s technology brings a lure to stay inside and play games or watch telly, which is is why the results of a new survey won’t cause much surprise.

According to research published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, almost half of British six-year-olds are not meeting their daily recommended exercise targets.

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