Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Children

Health Benefits

1. Academic Performance
   – Improves attention and memory

2. Brain Health
   – Reduces risk of depression

3. Muscular Fitness
   – Builds strong muscles and endurance

4. Heart and Lung Health
   – Improves blood pressure and aerobic fitness

5. Cardiometabolic Health
   – Helps maintain normal blood sugar levels

6. Long-term Health
   – Reduces risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity

7. Bone Strength
   – Strengthens bones

8. Healthy Weight
   – Helps regulate body weight and reduce body fat