Conhecimento sobre Atividade Física e seus Níveis em Crianças com Cardiopatia Congênita

Abstract

The benefits of physical activity are well documented. Among children and adolescents, physical activity improves cardiovascular, bone and metabolic health, fitness levels, weight status, and sleep. 1 Also, there is evidence of the cognitive, psychological and social benefits of physical activity. 1 The health benefits of physical activity are transversal to all children, including those living with a chronic disease, such as congenital heart disease (CHD), preventing comorbidities, while improving quality of life. 2,3