The daily physical activity guideline for children is:

• A. 60 minutes daily
• B. 15 minutes daily
• C. 2 hours weekly
• D. 5 hours weekly

Answer: (A)

Regular, age-appropriate activity strengthens the heart, bones, and muscles and supports healthy weight and mood. For children, the guideline is to aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day. Most of this should be aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, cycling, running, dancing, or active play. On several days each week, include a bit of more vigorous activity to boost fitness, and on at least three days incorporate activities that build muscle and bone, like climbing, push-ups, jumping rope, or resistance games. The 60 minutes can be accumulated in shorter bouts throughout the day, so multiple small bursts count toward the total. Activities totaling less than 60 minutes per day don’t meet the recommended daily amount.