“80% of Adolescents” at Risk: The Hoya Features HAPI Seminar in New Article

Children engaging in a physical agility activity at school.

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The Hoya, Georgetown’s student newspaper, published an article on a HAPI seminar featuring Dr. Charles Hillman on Physical Activity, Adiposity, and Brain Health in Children. The recap covers his presentation on physical activity guidelines for adolescents and how current systems can better meet their developmental needs. The article also features current student Hannah Deep, who discusses the relationship between the topic and her group’s Health Advocacy project. Read the full article at The Hoya or watch the full talk on our YouTube channel.

The data basically shows that worldwide, 80% of adolescents are not meeting physical activity recommendations.

– Dr. Charles Hillman