Benefits of Regular Physical Activity--

• Helps build and maintain healthy bones and muscles.
• Helps reduce the risk of developing obesity and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and colon cancer.
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety and promotes psychological well-being.
• May help improve students’ academic performance, including
  • Academic achievement and grades
  • Academic behavior, such as time on task
  • Factors that influence academic achievement, such as concentration and attentiveness in the classroom.
• for more information visit www.cdc.gov

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