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Kids not getting enough exercise: study

Half of all seven-year-olds aren't getting enough exercise, according a British study.

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By Sam Ikin

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Half of all seven-year-olds aren't getting enough exercise, according a British study.

It also found girls are far less active than boys.

Australian scientists say the results mirror the situation here where kids are spending far too much time watching television or playing computer games.

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