It's time to level the playing field for girls and encourage more exercise
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White House physical fitness conference wants to level the playing field for girls, encourage them to get more exercise, and improve their overall health.
Ann Marie Krautheim, MA, RD, LD, is CEO of GENYOUth, a national nonprofit founded by America’s Dairy Farmers and the NFL, dedicated to creating healthier school communities.
A physically active lifestyle is linked with overall mental health during early adolescence. Despite the physical health, mental health, and learning benefits that it provides, fewer than 1 in 4 school-aged youth meet the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day. This challenge is especially prominent among girls. Girls living in lower-income households and girls from communities of color are at even greater risk.
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