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b'Among the things parents can do to raise healthy children is to encourage physical activity. Among the things parents can do to raise healthy children is to encourage physical activity. Government guidelines Government guidelines prescribe an hour a day of moderate to vigorous activity for most children and teens. Some of that is done at school, notes prescribe an hour a day of moderate to vigorous activity for most children and teens. Some of that is done at school, notes Travis Hobart, MD Travis Hobart, MD, an Upstate pediatrician. He discusses various types of exercise, which are often part of normal play. To further discourage sedentary habits, parents should limit children\\u2018s use of electronic screens -- computers, TV, tablets, phones \\u2013- and he recommends the American Academy of Pediatrics website for guidelines on, an Upstate pediatrician. He discusses various types of exercise, which are often part of normal play. To further discourage sedentary habits, parents should limit children\\u2018s use of electronic screens -- computers, TV, tablets, phones \\u2013- and he recommends the American Academy of Pediatrics website for guidelines on physical activity physical activity, , media use media use and and other health topics. other health topics.'