Pediatria pre prax 2/2009
The physical activity and free time activities of children in Slovakia
The lack of physical activity and the dominance of sedentary activities including incorrect food habits result to increasing prevalence of obesity and its complications in childhood. Foreign researchers focus on propagation of physical activity as a prevention of obesity. Last papers show the same results as presented paper about alarming situation in spending free time of children. The authors of this paper focus on physical and sedentary activity of children in 9 regions of Slovakia. They recommend some activities to change the daily regime of child and its family.
Keywords: children, obesity, prevention, physical activity, sedentary activity, television, personal computer.
