1. L IFE I S C OOL L ESSON #4: P LAY H ARD EVERY DAY TO STAY H EALTHY

2. W HY BE A CTIVE ? 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

3. E NERGY B ALANCE 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/health y-weight-basics/balance.htm

4. H OW M ANY C ALORIES DO Y OU N EED ? Estimated Calorie Requirements (in kilocalories) for Each Gender and Age Group at Three Levels of Physical Activity. GenderAge (years) Activity Level Sedentary Moderately Active Active Female 9-131,6001,600 - 2,0001,800 - 2,000 Male 9-131,8001,800 - 2,2002,000 - 2,600

5. W HAT IS P HYSICAL A CTIVITY ? 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?

6. P HYSICAL A CTIVITY AND Y OU 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?

7. C HILDHOOD O BESITY 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%

8. W HAT ARE THE D ANGERS OF C HILDHOOD O BESITY 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

9. W HAT CAUSES C HILDHOOD O BESITY 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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11. R EVIEW 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?

12. R EFERENCES http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealth y/Physical-Activity-and- Children_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 http://www.youtube.com