Too many children not getting enough exercise

28th April 2009, 12:36pm

Results from a massive survey of Change4Life families show that almost three quarters (72%) of their children are not getting 60 minutes of daily activity outside of school.

The campaign's new TV ad, which launches today, urges families get up and about more in an effort to cut levels of obesity.

The 'How Are The Kids Survey', launched in January, is the biggest national survey of children's diet and activity levels, and received more than 260,000 responses from families across England.

The survey of change4life families also found that 45% of their kids watched TV or played non-active video games before school, and only 22% did something active after their evening meal.

Dawn Primarolo, minister for public health said: "Our survey shows that kids just aren't getting up and about as much as they should. If we're going to cut obesity levels our children need to be active for at least 60 minutes a day.

"Families up and down the country are getting tailor made action plans from Change4Life, and our new ads will give additional encouragement to help families feel the difference. By eating better and moving more, we can all live longer and healthier lives. With continued support from Change4Life this can be a reality for every family in England."

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• 03 Feb 2009 - How are the kids?
• 21 Jan 2009 - £1.4m programme to tackle child obesity launched
• 12 Jan 2009 - Kids need to exercise the Wright way

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