SEVEN out of 10 parents think their child takes plenty of exercise – although only one in 10 actually does enough, a poll found today.
Research for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) found there was a “reality gap” between what parents believe and what actually happens in day-to-day life.
The charity released a report called Couch Kids on how a lack of exercise is fuelling childhood obesity.
Children are taking no more exercise than a decade ago and obesity levels have risen dramatically over the same period.
The BHF survey of more than 900 parents found 71% believe their children are “active enough” but only 11% of youngsters are active for 60 minutes a day, as recommended by the Government.
