more-lifestyleUpdated: Sep 24, 2019 10:44 ISTEncouraging physical activity and improving diet in children is crucial to cut deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD), a new study suggests. “Exposure to these behaviours throughout life increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, so prevention should begin in childhood,” Turke said. The median time spent doing mild, moderate and vigorous physical activity over one week was 40 and 60 minutes, respectively. “Physical activity is well below the level recommended by the WHO, which is 300 minutes per week for children and adolescents,” said Turke. “Students will learn to classify foods as fresh, minimally processed, processed, and ultra-processed, and to prioritise fresh and minimally processed items,” Turke added.

Source: Hindustan Times September 23, 2019 09:05 UTC