Read this source of information. (1) American youth have school commitments and extracurricular activities. (2) Many also enjoy leisure activities, such as reading and playing video games. (3) The US Department of Agriculture recommends that young people ages 6–17 should engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. (4) The specific amount of activity needed for a healthy lifestyle depends on daily caloric intake. Which sentence from the source best supports the reason "recreational sports are valuable because youth need to exercise daily”?
Sentence 3 directly states that the US Department of Agriculture recommends 60 minutes of physical activity each day for young people ages 6–17. This supports the reason that recreational sports are valuable because youth need daily exercise. Sentence 4 discusses how activity needs relate to caloric intake, not the daily exercise recommendation.
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