Interesting Statistics:
Did you Know?
* Over the past 30 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity has more than doubled among children ages 2-5, has tripled among youth ages 6-11, and has more than tripled among adolescents ages 12-19? In fact, the most recent government surveys indicate that about 17 percent of children ages 2-19 years are obese. An additional 15 percent are considered overweight. These statistics are important since childhood obesity can increase risk for a wide array of health problems.
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition), a science-based national education program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), helps children ages 8-13 stay at a healthy weight. We Can! offers materials to help caregivers and families encourage children to become more active.
We Can! Make Physical Activity Fun
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/tips.pdf
Click on the link above, which offers a number of great ideas. The physical activity ideas include:
• Do something physically active with your kids each day. Take a walk, play tag, or simply dance around the house to your favorite tunes.
• Make new friends that share your interests. Sign up for a fitness program at your local recreation or community center and meet others with similar fitness goals.
• Meet a friend for workouts. Working out with a friend may help you stay on track and encourage you to challenge yourself.
We Can! Fit In Daily Physical Activity (Physical Activity Log)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/activity-log.pdf
The physical activity log will help all of us schedule and track our physical activity to make sure we fit in regular activity!!
Source: Holly Turner, American Institutes for Research (on behalf of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
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