Play is recommended in new Physical Activity Guidelines
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Monday 18th July 2011
Play is recommended in new Physical Activity Guidelines
The new Physical Activity Guidelines are the first UK-wide guidelines to be published. The guidelines form part of Start Active, Stay Active, a report from all four Chief Medical Officers across the UK. This report describes the evidence behind the development of the new guidelines and illustrates how individuals can achieve their physical activity recommendations.
The guidelines include advice tailored to every age group, including under-fives and children aged 5-18 years. Examples of physical activities that meet the guidelines include playground activities, swinging, climbing – all play-related activities.
The guidelines and the report can be downloaded from the Department of Health website http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_127931 http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_128209
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