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How much active play do kids ages 6 to 17 need each day?

At least 60 minutes of running, jumping and playing.

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  1. 10 minutes
  2. 4 hours
  3. 60 minutes ✔

Why: Kids need at least an hour a day of moving that gets the heart pumping. Biking, dancing and tag all count.

Huh, didn't know that: The hour can be split up, like recess, a bike ride and a game of tag.

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Answer: 60 minutes. Kids need at least an hour a day of moving that gets the heart pumping. Biking, dancing and tag all count.

  1. Top 10 Things to Know About the Physical Activity Guidelines (health.gov, HHS) odphp.health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/physical-activity-guidelines/current-guidelines/top-10-things-know
    Each day, youth ages 6 through 17 need at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Making Fitness a Way of Life (HealthyChildren.org, AAP) www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/fitness/Pages/Making-Fitness-a-Way-of-Life.aspx
    Kids 6 years and older need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days of the week.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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