Physical education classes improve well-being and lower the level of "harmful" cholesterol in the blood, but have little effect on the weight and blood pressure of children. However, thanks to the increase in hours of physical education in the school, the students began to spend less time with the TV and walk more, Canadian researchers reported, according to the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net Scientists evaluated the effectiveness of school curricula in physical education in Australia, South and North America and Europe.

It was found that an increase in the duration of weekly physical exercise generally strengthened the protective functions of the body of children and adolescents and minimized the risk of acquiring chronic diseases by instilling healthy habits.

According to experts, weak physical activity is one of the key factors leading to an annual death of 1.9 million. Person, and is responsible for almost a quarter of all cases of coronary heart disease. Children with overweight have the same risk of developing heart problems as adults, experts stressed..

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