Parents should encourage their kids to try new activities to boost fitness levels, one expert has noted.
Professor Dame Sally Davies, the interim chief medical officer for England, said the new year is the perfect time to make small changes so families can lead healthier lifestyles.
"Ideally we should be doing 30 minutes of exercise five times a week - or an hour a day for children. Exercise doesn't have to be painful - you could play with your kids in the park," she added.
Professor Davies made the comments during the launch of a new government scheme, in which five million voucher books worth £50 will be handed out to families.
The scheme - entitled the Great Swapathon - will feature a pamphlet full of advice and tips on how mums and dads can make 2011 the year they get healthy.
Elsewhere, government officials recently revealed funding worth £20 million will be spent trying to persuade children to take part in competitive sports as part of the School Games project.
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