A recent survey conducted by the food and Nutrition Research. The survey examined 8 to 10 year old children in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bogor and Manila.

The result indicates that physical activity among Asian children has decreased. Fewer children are participating in sports, play ground or street games, and physical exercises. More and more children are turning to computer games, television and reading for entertainment. Even schools have lessened their physical education lessons at school to only once or twice a week. The study also showed that girls are less active that boys.

According to recent studies, the ‘couch potato syndrome’ really kicks in at the age of ten, when time spent sitting down by most children starts to exceed the time they spend being active TV, video games, DVDs and computers have all played a part in this increasingly sedentary trend. Children younger than eight often spend two or more hours a day watching TV or playing computer games, while kids older these sedentary activities.

Healthy professionals recommend children participating in activity of at least moderate intensity for one hour every day. Examples of moderate intensity activities include brisk walking; active play swimming, cycling, dance, most sports and games.

If your child does little activity at the moment start off with 30 minutes and build up. The hour doesn’t have to be done in one go-it can be built up over the day through walking to school PE lessons, playing with friends and out of school sporting activities.

For several people who want a healthy life a good guide from several expert is kindly given. The mention routine and exercise are the things to be followed according to several good experts.

Regular exercise is important to:

Help build a healthy heart, develop strong muscles and bones and reduce the risk of disease later in life.

Reduce body fat.

Ease stress and anxiety

Help your child feel good about them selves.

Improve social and moral development.

Increase opportunities for your child to mix with others and make friends.

Have a happy  life with a good health.