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The Active Family. Dr. Sandra Bastin, RD, LD, CEC University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Why do kids like physical activity?. It’s fun! They can do it with their friends! It helps them learn new skills! It helps them stay in shape!
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The Active Family Dr. Sandra Bastin, RD, LD, CEC University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
Why do kids like physical activity? • It’s fun! • They can do it with their friends! • It helps them learn new skills! • It helps them stay in shape! • It makes them look and feel better!
Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/ The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity Overweight and Obesity: What You Can Do? Being Physically Active Can Help You Attain or Maintain a Healthy Weight
Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/fitness/execsummary.html The President’s Health and Fitness Initiative HealthierUS Every little bit of effort counts!
Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.fns.usda.gov/FNSmascot/ParentBrochures/Balance_brochure.pdf Food & Nutrition Service United States Department of Agriculture Make Family Time an Active Time Just move it!
Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/guide.pdf Team Nutrition United States Department of Agriculture Changing the Scene Improving the School Nutrition Environment!
Why reinvent the wheel? http://cnr.berkeley.edu/cwh National Project The Families, 4-H& Nutrition of CSREES United States Department of Agriculture Reversing Childhood Obesity Trends Helping Children Achieve Healthy Weights!
Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/SHI/index.htm National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Adolescent and School Health School Health Index for physical activity and healthy eating!
Parents or guardians can… • Encourage your children. • Listen to your children. • Volunteer. • Play with your children. • Keep them safe. • Set a good example.
So Power Up! Get Up and Go! • Plan • Prepare • Dare • Change the Pace • From Power Up with Breakfast, USDA, 2000 Better Get Up and Go!