School Program to Reduce Sitting Time in Children
This study tests a school-based program designed to help children move more and sit less during the school day. Researchers want to see if reducing sedentary time (sitting) improves children's health and well-being.
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Who can take part
- Your child attends a participating public school in Portugal
- You (parent or guardian) provide written permission for your child to join
- Your child agrees to participate in the study
- Your child is able to do light-to-moderate physical activity (like walking or gentle exercise) as part of normal school activities
- Your child does not have medical conditions or physical limitations that would prevent safe participation in physical activity
- Your child is not currently enrolled in another similar physical activity or behavior-change study
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