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physical activity policies: requirements  

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  • Participation in regular bouts of physical activity positively impacts the physical, social, and cognitive development of children and adolescents. However, changing trends of U.S. lifestyles and educational policies have contributed to the decline in youths' participation in daily physical activity. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Physical Activity Policies: Requirements]

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