Welcome to our companion planting guide for companion planting with herbs. We cover companion plants, attracting beneficial insects and deterring harmful ones.
Regular physical activity benefits youth in many ways, including helping build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints; helping control weight and reduce fat; and preventing or delaying the development of high blood pressure (GAO, 2012). The benefits extend into adulthood.egular physical activity benefits youth in many ways, including helping build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints; helping control weight and reduce fat; and preventing or delaying the development of high blood pressure (GAO, 2012). The benefits extend into adulthood.
Children and young people should take part in activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Back to top. Download a factsheet on physical activity guidelines for children and young people (5 to 18 years) (PDF, 554kb). For a summary on the health benefits of being more active, check out this Department of Health infographic for children and young people (PDF, 86kb).