Many Toys, Kids More Active Physical

Studies conducted Denise Feda researchers from the University of Buffalo, New York, pointed out, has lots of toys it can encourage physical activity of children.

Overall observed, children aged 8-12 years will be played more often after being given a toy as much as three to five pieces. In fact, the time they spend playing will jump to 95 percent. While specifically reported, the girls will tend to move more often than young boys when given a toy in the same amount.

This report does not mention in detail what types of toys used in the study. Only the results of this research is expected to become the capital for parents to encourage their children to do more physical activity as increasing risk of obesity in children. Meanwhile, as is known together, one cause of obesity is the pattern of activity is too low. In fact, experts recommend that children and teens need at least an hour a day activity, including experts from the American College of Sports Medicine.

"Parents who want to encourage more children to move now can start thinking about what toys are suitable to make them active. Adding the two toys that are taking the kids a lot of moves will be very helpful, especially for girls," said Feda.

Thus, girls may be motivated to engage more frequently in physical activity, as many have done boys.