LIFE IS COOL LESSON #4:
PLAY HARD EVERY DAY TO STAY
HEALTHY
WHY BE ACTIVE?
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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
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The same amount of ENERGY IN (calories
consumed) and ENERGY OUT
(calories burned) over time = weight stays
the same
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More IN than OUT over time = weight gain
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More OUT than IN over time = weight loss
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Source:http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/health
y-weight-basics/balance.htm
HOW MANY CALORIES DO YOU NEED?
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Estimated Calorie Requirements (in kilocalories) for Each Gender
and Age Group at Three Levels of Physical Activity.
Activity Level
Gender
Age (years)
Sedentary
Moderately
Active
Active
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?
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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?
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If not, what are some ways you could be active doing
things you like?
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND YOU
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Should get 60 minutes or more of moderate to
vigorous activity a day, most days of the week
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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?
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY
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Among children 5-19, over 17% are considered
obese
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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%
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WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF CHILDHOOD
OBESITY
Children who are obese are more likely to become
obese adults
 Increased risk of:
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Heart disease
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
Depression and low self-esteem
Bone and joint problems
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
WHAT CAUSES CHILDHOOD OBESITY
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There are many causes, but some possible
thoughts are:
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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?
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REFERENCES
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealth
y/Physical-Activity-andChildren_UCM_304053_Article.jsp
 http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/
 http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/child_obesity/
 http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obes
ity/wecan/healthy-weight-basics/balance.htm
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