Childhood obesity is growing and effecting our youth today. Data from a youth risk behavior survey states that 36% of students reported less than 60 minutes of (MVPA) Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity per day, with 13% reporting less than 30 minutes. Among adolescents (<18), physical activity is associated with a number ailments decreased anxiety and depression , improved academic performance, improved parental relationships, increased self esteem, decreased anger, decreased psychological stress, lower levels of mental health issues, reduced drug use and decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, and coronary heart disease.
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