Being physically active means strengthening one's cognitive processes and sharpening one's skills as a result. Exercising is a great way to keep the body in shape, and help it fend off illness while keeping kids at a healthy weight if they're considerably fit. Exercising doesn't mean pushing the body to do strenuous workout routines, but also taking part in other areas of physical fitness like aerobics, swimming, tennis, badminton, and the sort. Kids when overweight tend to blend into the wallpaper, often being ignored by others or just not being the social type to engage and be of assistance. They're usually the target of verbal abuse and teasing, where physical education classes are often skipped with weak excuses. They can't see themselves in pretty / cool clothes because it is difficult to go out shopping or find their size. So they tend to wear over-sized outfits to hide their unsightly bulges, or avoid shopping all together. By being involved in physical activity, they can be sure that a dietitian could care for their eating habits, or a school counselor that can advise parents on being more health-food conscious and supportive to their kids when it comes to being more active and outdoorsy. It would build on their self-esteem when they reach a body type that doesn't fall in the overweight category. It helps them take part in events, be more open to team building activities, and gives them a fair idea of how to take care of their bodies.