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| What are the Top 10 Reasons to Walk? http://www.medicinenet.com/walking/article.htm Encouraging Children to Walk http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/everyone/children.html#Children |
Modern Day Treasure Hunters encourages children and adults to
get outside and get moving. There are so many benefits to
exercise, a child who is physically active will:
get outside and get moving. There are so many benefits to
exercise, a child who is physically active will:
- have stronger muscles and bones
- have a leaner body because exercise helps control body fat
- be less likely to become overweight
- decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- possibly lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
- have a better outlook on life
- be able to sleep better
- reduce stress
Articles and Resources:
Nature Benefits
Spend a day in nature and call me in the morning! New research
is showing that spending time in nature can have the following
health benefits for children:
is showing that spending time in nature can have the following
health benefits for children:
- Enhanced self-esteem
- Enhanced social development
- Can aid in reducing symptoms of Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Improve children's cognitive abilities
- Help reduce stress
Articles and Resources:
| Benefits for Children of Play in Nature http://www.whitehutchinson.com/children/articles/benefits.shtml Mother Nature: Raising Healthier Kids http://www.usaweekend.com/07_issues/071118/071118healthy-kids-report.html |
In the United States...
Only 32% of kids ages
6-17 meet minimum
standards for
cardiovascular fitness,
flexibility, muscular
strength and endurance.
Over the last 20 years,
the number of
overweight children has
increased more than
50%.
40% of 1st graders
have at least one
coronary disease (CAD)
risk factor.
Since 1960, obesity
increased 54% in
elementary school
children and 39% in
high school students.
25% of all school aged
children are obese, the
more likely they will
remain so.
40 million American
children have
abnormally high
cholesterol levels.
Source:
www.drivekidstobefit.org
Only 32% of kids ages
6-17 meet minimum
standards for
cardiovascular fitness,
flexibility, muscular
strength and endurance.
Over the last 20 years,
the number of
overweight children has
increased more than
50%.
40% of 1st graders
have at least one
coronary disease (CAD)
risk factor.
Since 1960, obesity
increased 54% in
elementary school
children and 39% in
high school students.
25% of all school aged
children are obese, the
more likely they will
remain so.
40 million American
children have
abnormally high
cholesterol levels.
Source:
www.drivekidstobefit.org