Key to Obesity Prevention Being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight are both needed for good health, but they benefit health in different ways. Children, teens, adults and the elderly - all can improve their health and well being and have fun by including moderate amounts of physical activity in their daily lives.
Physical activity involves moving the body.
A moderate physical activity is any activiy that requires about as much energy as walking 2 miles in 30 minutes. Help children be physically active Children should be accumulating at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week, preferably daily. Adults should aim for 30 minutes. Set a good example. For example, arrange active family events in which everyone takes part.