Sedentary behaviours (i.e., a lack of physical activity) areassociated with increased Body Mass Index (BMI) and increaseschildren’s risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus andcardiovascular disease. In Australia in 2017-18, approximately 1 in4 (24%) of children aged 5-14 years were overweight or obese(Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2020). Cao is aprimary school-aged boy who loves online gaming via his Playstationwith his friends. Cao also loves an after-school visit to McDonaldsfor his favourite meal combo. Cao recently attended a healthcheck-up with his father (Cheng) where his BMI was calculated as inthe overweight (88th percentile range). Clinical Inquiry: Cheng hasasked you for your advice about an after school physical activityprogram to reduce Cao’s BMI and risk for diabetes.

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