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Physical Activity Related to Childhood Obesity

- With Marley, Elise, Ryann, and Kylie


-Physical activity is used to prevent accessive body weight.
 

Physical and Mental Benefits of Physical Activity

 

Recommendations

Children and adolescents (5-18 years) should

have at least 60 minutes of activity per day.


You should incorporate an activity that

involves musculoskeletal and cardiovascular

health at least 3 times per week.

EX: running, swimming, jumping, & throwing


Participate in organized sports to learn a

a broad spectrum of activities with a focus on

social interaction

EX: basketball provides insights into tactics and rules


Participate in supervised weight training to

become aware of appropriate techniques and

loading skills.


Consequences of Physical Inactivity

- energy imbalances


- increased risk of becoming overweight or obese


- increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease

- high cholesterol and high blood pressure


- increased risk for developing lung, breast,

colon, and endometrial cancers


- increased risk for low bone density which can

lead to osteoporosis



Social Media

- lower odds of activity

Screen Time

- recommended 2 hrs per day for teenagers


- put devices away 30-1hr before bed


- children are distracted and obsessed with

tablets because of parents

-which causes behavioral issues


-too much screen time can cause childhood

obesity


-causes a shift in a child's lifestyle from an

active to a sedentary one, which is the

the main cause of obesity

Reasons

-Physical Inactivity

-Increased incidences of snacking

-More exposure to food advertisements

-Getting less sleep



State/Local Programs

Alabama State Programs

-Action for Healthy Kids

- Helps kids thrice by bringing families and school tighter to ensure that

students have access to safe places to be active and play, nutritious foods, and

healthy experiences.


-Alliance for a Healthier Generation

- Ensures that all children have the same opportunities for a healthier future


Southwest Alabama Programs


-Community Foundation of South Alabama

- a non-profit organization committed to making southwest Alabama a more

prosperous community where its citizens can thrive.

-Good Sports Grant

-brand new sporting equipment for any childern/communities in

need

-Project Play

-movement to reimagine youth sports in local communities with

health and inclusions core values


Availability of Safe Places to Play/Exercise

  • football camps and sport camps

  • 21 state parks in Alabama

  • Inclusive accessible parks

  • bridges

  • sensory stations

  • Auburn, South, and University of Alabama

  • Programs available year-round

  • YMCA

  • Planet fitness

  • Kids camp

  • shows all camps available in your area by age group

PE Recommendations

  • promote the development of active and safe routes to school

  • walk to school unless unsafe

  • add to daily life as a small addition, not a huge change

  • increase amount of mandatory physical education

  • promote physical activity during break and lunch periods

  • provide portable play equipment on playgrounds

  • increase time children spend outside



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