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Prince George, B.C. – They bounced, they sang,  they  petted little  animals,  they hung out with Ironman, and while having fun,  spent the day  getting  some exercise.

It’s the Healthy Kids Day at Canada Games Plaza,  a free event  to  get kids on the path  to activity and healthy living.

(At right youngsters pose with Ironman)

Ironman  delivered a message  to the  young folk,  telling them to “Keep training and stay fit”.

Studies show that most children (91%) don’t get the  amount of daily activity  they  need, and on average  spend 8 hours of “screen time”  each day.

Studies also show 35% of parents don’t think their 6-12 year old gets enough physicial activity  per week and many parents  are having a difficult time  leading a healthy  and active life.

This is the 9th annual Healthy Kids Day  held by the YMCA in Prince George.

The goal of the day is to  share  information  with  the community  about healthy  habits and  make them aware of  what’s  available to keep  healthy  and active  in the community  year round.