NIH to release findings on impact of parent physical activity, sedentary behavior on their preschool

(NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute) Young children do follow in their parents' footsteps. Literally. That's the conclusion of NIH-funded researchers who found that in underserved populations, parents' physical activity -- and their sedentary behavior -- directly correlates with the activity level of their preschoolers. Researchers say these findings, published Jan. 9 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, could lead to interventions that focus more on helping parents model -- not just encourage -- an active lifestyle for their children.

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