New study suggests earlier interventions are needed to prevent inactivity in children. Measurements of 600 children were taken at the ages of 6, 8 and 11 years. The results showed that the decline of physical activity and the increase of sedentary behaviour started well before adolescence.

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New study suggests earlier interventions are needed to prevent inactivity in children. Measurements of 600 children were taken at the ages of 6, 8 and 11 years. The results showed that the decline of physical activity and the increase of sedentary behaviour started well before adolescence.