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WHY BE ACTIVE? Benefits of Physical Activity
Good for your heart and lungs Helps build strong muscles and bones Good for your immune system Decreases risk of diabetes and some cancers Keeps you at a healthy weight Helps improve self-confidence
ENERGY BALANCE
The same amount of ENERGY IN (calories consumed) and ENERGY OUT (calories burned) over time = weight stays the same
More IN than OUT over time = weight gain
More OUT than IN over time = weight loss
Source:http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/healthy-weight-basics/balance.htm
HOW MANY CALORIES DO YOU NEED? Estimated Calorie Requirements (in kilocalories) for Each
Gender and Age Group at Three Levels of Physical Activity.
Gender Age (years)Activity Level
SedentaryModerately
ActiveActive
Female 9-13 1,600 1,600 - 2,000
1,800 - 2,000
Male 9-13 1,800 1,800 - 2,200
2,000 - 2,600
WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?
What are some examples of physical activity and exercise?
Does exercise always have to be planned and follow a structure?
Do you like to exercise? If not, what are some ways you could be active
doing things you like?
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND YOU
Should get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous activity a day, most days of the week What are some examples of moderate to
vigorous activity?
Limit “screen time” at home to less than 2 hours a day How can you work to limit screen time? What activities can you use to replace the extra
free time away from the screen?
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Among children 5-19, over 17% are considered obese This is double the rate of 30 years ago
Rates are higher among minorities African American children – 21% Mexican American children- 23% Native American children- 39%
WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Children who are obese are more likely to become obese adults
Increased risk of: Heart disease Stroke Type 2 diabetes Depression and low self-esteem Bone and joint problems High blood pressure High cholesterol
WHAT CAUSES CHILDHOOD OBESITY
There are many causes, but some possible thoughts are: Increased screen time Drinking more sugary sodas Eating fast food more often Eating quick, easy to prepare high fat and calorie
snacks Decreased physical activity
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REVIEW
Why is it important to be active? What is calorie balance? What are some dangers of childhood obesity? How can we prevent childhood obesity? What are some ways you can increase the
amount of time you are active everyday?
REFERENCES
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Physical-Activity-and-Children_UCM_304053_Article.jsp
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/ http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/child_obesi
ty/
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/healthy-weight-basics/balance.htm
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