title: Exercise and children's health.
abstract: Every child and adolescent needs exercise, which is a risk-free investment for current and future health. Physicians can help parents and children understand the importance of exercise and help them select safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate activities. This article discusses current literature regarding exercise and its effects on children's health, including nutrition and cardiovascular issues. It also reviews the epidemiology and treatment of injuries in young athletes, including preventative measures.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine and Performance Center, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. ganley@email.chop.edu
authors.forename: Julia E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Lou
authors.forename: Theodore J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Ganley
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Flynn
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D000092464:Elbow Injuries