Children under five should exercise for at least three hours a day, according to new British government guidelines aimed at fighting childhood obesity
Children under five should exercise for at least three hours a day, according to new British government guidelines aimed at fighting childhood obesity.
Toddlers should be made to walk for at least 15 minutes during routine journeys, such as to nursery, while babies should take swimming lessons and stretch on "baby gym" mats, the guidance says.
It is the first time under-fives have been the focus of government exercise advice and comes as fears grow over rates of childhood obesity in Britain.
The health guidance will be issued this week by Professor Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer for England, and her counterparts across the country.
She said, "For children that are not yet walking, there is considerable evidence that letting children crawl, play or roll around on the floor is essential during early years.
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Play that allows under-fives to move about is critical and three hours a day is essential.
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