Parents warned over child's fitness

Nov 23 2009

Parents are failing to realise how physically active their children should be, a charity has warned.

The British Heart Foundation said 72% of parents believe their children are "active enough" - but just over one in 10 is actually doing the recommended 60 minutes a day.

The charity released the findings in its Couch Kids report, which highlights that around one-third of young Scots are overweight or obese.