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Encouraging Kids to Embrace Physical Activity for Better Health

Children naturally gravitate towards physical activity because it's fun and a great way to socialize with friends. Engaging in physical activities helps them learn new skills, stay fit, and improve their self-esteem. It's essential for parents to actively promote and model a physically active lifestyle. Simple actions such as encouraging outdoor play, participating in family activities, and setting a good example contribute to their overall health and well-being. Let's make family time an active time to foster healthier habits for our children.

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Encouraging Kids to Embrace Physical Activity for Better Health

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  1. The Active Family Dr. Sandra Bastin, RD, LD, CEC University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

  2. 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!

  3. 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

  4. 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!

  5. 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!

  6. 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!

  7. 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!

  8. 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!

  9. Parents or guardians can… • Encourage your children. • Listen to your children. • Volunteer. • Play with your children. • Keep them safe. • Set a good example.

  10. 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!

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