Impact of parent physical activity, sedentary behavior on their preschool children

Young children do follow in their parents’ footsteps. Literally. That’s the conclusion of researchers who found that in underserved populations, parents’ physical activity – and their sedentary behavior – directly correlates with the activity level of their preschoolers. Researchers say these findings could lead to interventions that focus more on helping parents model – not just encourage – an active lifestyle for their children.

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