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What is the point of gym class? do kids really get healthy from running around for an hour a day?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Physical activity: is very important for the health of children.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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