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The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines provide benchmarks for physical activity and sedentary behavior based on age, in order to support daily health and well-being:
In Quebec, the decline in physical activity and increase in sedentary lifestyles highlight the importance to build living environments that support and encourage the adoption of physically active lifestyles.
Whatever form it takes, physical activity protects against various chronic diseases, improves quality of life and well-being, promotes sound mental health and reinforces social cohesion and integration. A sedentary lifestyle therefore represents one of the main risk factors for death.
Promoting balanced use of screens.
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Favoriser les déplacements et les loisirs actifs au quotidien.
Encourager la pratique d'activités physiques des familles.
Favoriser l'activité physique à l'école.
In addition to health benefits, promoting a physically active lifestyle can be part of a quality educational program, generate employment opportunities, raise awareness about sustainable food production, combat social inequalities, and contribute to protecting the environment and fight against climate change!
Find out more about the links between physical, sporting and leisure activity and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), consult our report produced in collaboration with Montréal physiquement active.
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