UK govt guidelines say even babies should exercise

In a new campaign against obesity,the British government issued guidelines saying children under the age of 5,including those who cant even walk yet,should exercise every day.

In a new campaign against obesity,the British government issued guidelines on Monday saying children under the age of 5,including those who cant even walk yet,should exercise every day.

In its first such guidelines for children that young,the health department said kids under 5 who can walk should be physically active for at least three hours a day. Officials also said parents should reduce the amount of time such kids spend being sedentary while watching television.

The three hours of activity should be spread throughout the day. Officials said the childrens daily dose of exercise is likely to be met through playing but could include activities such as walking to school. For babies who cant walk yet,the government said physical activity should be encouraged from birth,including infants playing on their stomachs or having swimming sessions with parents.

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