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American Heart Association: "Physical Activity and Children."
CDC: "Making Physical Activity a Part of a Child's Life," "How much physical activity do children need?"
Health.gov: "How Parents Can Be Role Models for Healthy Living."
Iowa Department of Education: "Being a Role Model for School Wellness."
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University of Maryland Medical Center: "Get Fit Kids."
Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on February 11, 2017
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