OthersA report by NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health showed that more than half of children and adolescents still fall short of hitting the recommended one hour of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. The study, published in the Journal Of Exercise Science And Fitness in January, also looked at the role of family and peers in encouraging physical activity and wider societal support.
Dr Chan Poh Chong, Head and Senior Consultant, Division of General Ambulatory Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute at National University Hospital, said the motivation to exercise is lacking, despite access to safe parks, playgrounds and sports facilities. Dr Chan suggested ways that families and schools can help.
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