Obesity Prevention through Physical Activity in School-Age Children and Adolescents (original) (raw)

18 BACKGROUND: Promotion of physical activity guidelines at an individual level Obesity Prevention through Physical Activity in School-Age Children and Adolescents 80 METHODOLOGY environments). This mentioned committee has reviewed the final conclusions and the drafting of the current study "Obesity Prevention through Physical Activity in School-Age Children and Adolescents". Obesity Prevention through Physical Activity in School-Age Children and Adolescents 81 CONCLUSIONS 4. CONCLUSIONS (physical activity charter) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES AND GOOD PRACTICES TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESTY The findings from the research conducted by Camilo José Cela University are listed below. Sixteen basic points constitute a declaration of intent, addressing the world, from the family to national and international policies, going for actions in other areas such as school, community or local and regional corporations. Obesity Prevention through Physical Activity in School-Age Children and Adolescents 83 CONCLUSIONS At a Family level 3. Parents can exert a good role modelling influence on physical activity (practising physical activities on their own), social influence(showing interest in child's physical activities) and supportive influence (providing transportation from/to the sport facility, giving presents related to physical activity, encouragement, positive feedback, etc.). Parents should be provided with training to be aware of these types of influences.