Canadian kids get failing grade in physical activity: report

Many Canadian kids are failing to make the grade when it comes to reaching physical activity targets, with too few hours devoted to active play and too much free time fixated on TV, computer and game screens. Active Healthy Kids Canada released its annual Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth on Tuesday which paints a grim picture of the activity levels of many Canadian youngsters. The literature supports that exercise accelerates academic performance, and physical activity prevents child obesity. See the full news here.