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Physical Activity Promotes Health

Foster an appreciation for lifelong healthy lifestyles

Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Significantly, physical activity — in a variety of forms — is a key element of a Highmark Foundation plan to address the national health epidemic related to childhood obesity.

Highmark Healthy High 5 supports efforts to focus attention on the healthful benefits of physical activity.

You can put SPARK in your child . . .

Some kids don't enjoy playing sports. SPARK is an after-school program that keeps them physically active.

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  • Pennsylvania children are less likely than their counterparts nationwide to be physically active for at least four days per week, and more likely to spend two hours or more in front of a television or computer screen. (Childhood Obesity Action Network)

 

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