All children should be active —Even those with congenital heart disease

Physical activity is established as being instrumental in improving physical as well as mental health of not only healthy children but also children with chronic diseases. When good physical activity habits are established in childhood they become habitual and help the development of long-term cardiovascular health in adults. All children should be physically active in order to reduce or perhaps even help prevent childhood obesity. The current recommendations of the WHO call for at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity daily.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: The Editors' Perspectives Source Type: research