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A report by MPs suggests sexist attitudes, boring lessons and "gratuitous derogatory remarks" made by media commentators put women off sport.
And the lack of female participation has serious implications for long-term health, the inquiry says.
Females of all backgrounds are less likely to to take part in activities and more inclined to give them up at an early age, according to the committee.
It is calling for fairer funding and a wider range of sports at schools.
The inquiry, carried out by the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, found the situation had improved slightly - spurred on by the success of female athletes at the 2012 Olympic Games.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-28482035
And the lack of female participation has serious implications for long-term health, the inquiry says.
Females of all backgrounds are less likely to to take part in activities and more inclined to give them up at an early age, according to the committee.
It is calling for fairer funding and a wider range of sports at schools.
The inquiry, carried out by the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, found the situation had improved slightly - spurred on by the success of female athletes at the 2012 Olympic Games.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-28482035