Science has shown that the practice of physical activity is ESSENTIAL to maintain the health of children and
teenagers. BUT, how long should they practice it, what type of activity, and with what intensity? The following
are the recommendations published by the World Health Organization.
Understanding as activity play on the floor, walking, crawling and in those who cannot, at least 30 minutes a day
face down. And above all, avoid keeping them immobilized in chairs or high chairs for more than 1 hour at a
time.
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