We all want our children to grow up to be happy, healthy adults. Whatever 
their weight it is important that children eat properly and get lots of exercise to build a healthy body.
Children need to do at least 60 minutes of activity a day to help them stay happy and healthy. Activity does not always have to mean sport – running around and having fun outside counts too.
The following activity chart should help us all to do something active every day.
- Try to do at least 20 minutes of green activity every day.
- Work towards 60 minutes of green and amber activities every day.
- Agree on a limit to spend on red activities every day.
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Green (Very active) |
Playing outside – football, skipping, dancing, swimming, cycling.
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Amber (Moderately active) |
Walking to school, cleaning your room, washing the car, getting off the bus one stop earlier. |
Red (Non active)
Spending time on the computer / play station, watching TV.
Try to spend more time on green and amber activities and less on red.
