A healthy lifestyle includes being active an hour a day.

It can be fun—really.

Good news: we all need to play a little more—just make sure it’s active play. Everyone, adults and children alike, should be physically active for at least an hour a day for a healthy lifestyle. Why? Lots of reasons: it increases metabolism, reduces your appetite, boosts immunity against diseases, puts in you a good mood and even protects against depression!

But that doesn’t have to mean running in circles or doing pushups. Try taking a family walk, dancing to your favorite music, going swimming or playing hide and seek. Even yardwork and some household chores can count. Best of all, you’ll be enjoying your family while being physically active—and doesn’t that sound like fun?

Start Today 
Click here to learn the basics about adding an hour of physical activity to your family’s day. 

Be Active North Carolina
This resource helps you find fun places to get your family moving. 

Your Questions Answered
An interview with an expert who answers questions about physical activity and nutrition for your kids. 

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Children are 600 times more likely to develop heart disease later in life if they do not engage in physical activity on a regular basis, according to a study commissioned by Be Active and based on data from the 2005 NC Youth Risk Surveillance Survey.

An active lifestyle prevents obesity and reduces the risk of diabetes.
 

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