title: [Physical activity among growing children].
abstract: Lack of physical activity poses a risk to the health and well-being of growing children, and should also be considered at a medical consultation. According to recommendations, those of 7 to 18 years of age should carry out at least one hour of physical activity daily. Of the Finnish school-aged children, 50% of the elementary school children but only 17% of the secondary school children follow the physical activity recommendations. Some children exercise and play sports in abundance, and in their case it should be especially made sure that the prevention and, when necessary, treatment of exercise-related injuries, overexertion and eating disorders are taken care of.
authors.forename: Tuija
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tammelin
authors.forename: Sergei
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Iljukov
authors.forename: Jari
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parkkari
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D015444:Exercise; D019959:Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / Q000517:prevention & control; D005387:Finland; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013177:Sports