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Question: Tips for children and teens to active in order to reduce the risk of getting cancer in the future.

Answer: To support a lifetime of physical activity, children and adolescents should be regularly active. Physical activity patterns that start during childhood often carry into adulthood. Children should get moderate or vigorous activity for at least 60 minutes a day. At least 3 days per week, children and teens should be vigorously active. Here are some ways you can encourage activity in children:

Cut down on TV time

Limit time playing video games

Limit computer use and use of other electronic devices

Participate in sports or fitness activities

Play actively at school or home

(Source: Cancer.Net, 16 Mar 2021)

Source Link: https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/prevention-and-healthy-living/physical-activity-and-cancer-risk