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1 in 4 Australian children are overweight or obese
The Facts.
Current trends predict that when Gen Z, born 1995-2009, reach adulthood in 2027, 78% of males and 62% of females in this generation are likely to be obese or overweight
81% of Australian children and young people in Australia, aged 5-17 years do not meet the physical activity recommendations
Physical activity is essential for healthy growth and cognitive development
Overweight children have a 70-80% chance of remaining overweight their entire lives
Increased participation in sport and physical activity leads to enhancement of memory, concentration, behaviour and academic achievement
44% of children aged 6 to 12 spend too much time on screens
Australia's Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines - 5-12 years
Blueprint for an Active Australia - Second-edition
Healthy Eating for Children -National Health & Medical Research Council
2018 Report Card - on Physical Activity for Children and Young People
