When mothers are active so are their children – but many mothers are not | University of Cambridge

"It shows that young children are not ‘just naturally active’ and that parents have an important role to play in the development of healthy activity habits early on in life. The research also provides important evidence for policy makers to inform programmes that promote physical activity in families with young children. Its findings suggest that all family members can benefit from such efforts." - See more at: http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/when-mothers-are-active-so-are-their-children-but-many-mothers-are-not#sthash.GQsHp9tp.dpuf

When mothers are active so are their children – but many mothers are not | University of Cambridge