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Children and youth (aged 5–17 years) should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily to achieve health benefits, including improved cholesterol, blood pressure, and bone density.
Aim for 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day. This can be play, sports, or exercise. Include vigorous activity and muscle/bone strengthening at least 3 days a week. If you are currently inactive, start with less and build up gradually.
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For health benefits, children (aged 5–11 years) and youth (aged 12–17 years) should accumulate at least 60 min of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews and a rigorous AGREE II-guided development process.
Source
New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
Mark S. Tremblay et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2011
DOI 10.1139/h11-009
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