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physical inactivity: reducing screen time  

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  • According to the American Medical Association, physical inactivity is a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic in the United States. Even though the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends youth limit their screen time to less than 1 to 2 hours a day, youths spend nearly 6 hours watching TV, playing video games, or on the computer. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Physical Inactivity: Reducing Screen Time]

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