Physical activity levels among children aged 9-13 years--United States, 2002.(Illustration)

From: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | Date: August 22, 2003| Author: Duke, J; Huhman, M; Heitzler, C | Copyright information

Three national health objectives for 2010 (objectives no. 22-6, 22-7, and 22-11) aim to increase levels of physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior among children and adolescents (1). To promote a healthy, more active lifestyle among U.S. youth, CDC developed the Youth Media Campaign (YMC), a national initiative to encourage children aged 9-13 years to engage in and maintain high levels of regular physical activity. To provide a baseline assessment of physical activity levels...

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