The aim of this study was to examine in detail levels and patterns of physical activity in preschool children and the effects of gender and BMI on this activity. Two hundred and fifty-three children ...

Kids in daycare and preschool may not be getting enough physical activity, according to a new study. Preschoolers in the Seattle study spent just a half hour playing outside and were offered less than ...

It’s never too early to encourage a love of physical activity in kids by exposing them to fun fitness activities and sports. Doctors say that participating in different activities develops motor ...

Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and colder temperatures will soon take hold across much of the country. For parents and teachers caring for children in early grades, that means going ...

29%25 of high school students participated in 60 or more minutes a day of physical activity Boys are more likely than girls to meet the physical activity guidelines Schools%2C communities and parents ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

Nathan Hall receives funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Melanie Gregg receives funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Brock University provides funding ...

As more U.S. children grow up in Latino families, understanding how social class, culture, and environment influence feeding practices is key to preventing obesity. The authors conducted six focus ...