Kids who wear school uniforms get less physical activity, study finds: 'There's a problem'
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A study from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. suggests that school uniform policies could serve as a barrier to children getting daily physical activity. Doctors weighed in.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. analyzed the physical activity data from more than one million young people between 5 and 17 years old in 135 countries via an online survey. "Social norms and expectations tend to influence what they feel they can do in these clothes." "Working together for the betterment of children both physically and academically is the goal, at both home and school." "Helping your child to find the right activity for their physical needs, personality and preferences at an early age is key to making exercise an enjoyable, lifelong habit." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
They found that in countries where school uniforms are more prevalent, fewer kids get an average of 60 minutes of daily physical activity, according to a press release from the university.
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