How many days a week should children and teenagers get 60 minutes of physical activity

Children and teenagers should get 60 minutes of physical activity every day. This physical activity can be a moderate-intensity or vigorous-intensity or combination of these activities.  

The recommended amount and intensity of physical activity varies according to ages and health condition. Children and teenager should get 60 minutes moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. While for adults age 18 to 64 years old, the recommended amount is 150 minutes per week for a moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes per week for vigorous-intensity activity, or a combination of these two activities.

Physical activity gives many benefits in children and teenager such as improving cardiovascular fitness, helping with relaxation, improving academic performance and developing emotional and social skills.  

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