How much screen time is too much?
The more time you spend away from the screen being active, the better. Long periods of sitting down can have a
big impact on your health and is even associated with increased risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes.
Remember, adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on 5 days of the week or 75 minutes a week of vigorous activity to take care of your health.
Find out more about the basics of getting active.
Children need different amounts of physical activity and different limits on their screen time. Learn more about
healthy screen use for children.