Many parents expect their children to walk or ride to school. They understand that there are many learning opportunities on the way to school, as well as at school. Evidence is mounting that inactive children are at much greater risk of lifelong disease and even early mortality. For example, Diabetes 2 has only appeared in the subteen population in the last decade.
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Benefits of Riding and Walking to School
A Daily Prescription of Exercise
Bicycle Victoria parents and Teachers Forum
In Victoria, most students live within 3 km of their school. For students in Grades 5 and 6 this distance is easy to walk or ride and provides them with some of 60 minutes of daily activity recommended for students in these age groups. For older students this is an even easier walking or riding distance so it\'s even easier to get their 60 minutes of moderate level activity every day.
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