title: Physical activity in the young.
abstract: Appropriately chosen and supervised physical activity promotes normal growth and is beneficial in treating some diseases; it can also help a child adjust to a physical handicap. Participation in general or team sports is not only enjoyable but also important to normal physical, mental and emotional development. A child's activity level can indicate both normal variations in growth and possible medical problems.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006128:Growth; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008572:Menarche; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010819:Physician's Role; D010821:Physicians, Family; D010988:Play and Playthings; D012420:Running; D013177:Sports