A Dalhousie professor in Halifax has authored a paper showing the impact COVID-19 restrictions have had on kids’ physical health and what parents can do to help keep them active. In a statement, the University of Dalhousie said Sarah Moore of the school’s faculty of health led a national survey commissioned by ParticipACTION showing that “restricted access to playgrounds, schools, child care, playdates, and instructions to "stay home" have made it more challenging than ever for kids to develop and maintain healthy movement behaviour habits.â€
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