Instituting Healthy Habits in Young Children By. Rachel Anzano

Provide children with the resources and motivation to develop exercise and nutrition habits that are both fun and advantageous for their health. Goal

 Obesity is a growing public health concern in the U.S.  Since the 1980’s, obesity rates among children has more than doubled  Sedentary lifestyle is becoming the norm; physical activity is rapidly decreasing.  (Singh, 2010)  Schools need to make progressive strides  innovative and fun ways to keep kids active and live a healthy lifestyle Health Concerns for Children

 Strategies to increase fitness and health and making physical activity fun!  RunKeeper- software  MyFoodDiary-software  Rowing Machine- for children  Moonwalker  Ski Trainer Strategies

 Allows users to track cardiovascular activities through GPS and see statistics about their distance, pace and time.  Set personal goals- weight loss and training  See workout progression and can be coached during their workout through headphones.  Use/value: Children can track their fitness progression and goals to help achieve a healthier lifestyle  Cost Ranges from $9.99-$39.99 RunKeeper

RunKeeper is an easy way to track fitness levels, as well as be provided with coaching techniques to further help activity level.

 Fast, Easy and affordable way to track your caloric consumption!  Available on smart phones, computers and tablets  Track daily food reports, body logs and exercise plans- designed specifically for your weight loss program  Use/value: Easy way for children to know what foods they are putting in their bodies and the nutritional impact it has on them, so they can make better food choices.  Cost: 7-day free trial, then just 29¢ per day! MyFoodDiary

 Involves smooth, rhythmic and impact free motions which targets multiple muscle groups and requires a wide range of motion  Increases flexibility  Built in computer so kids can see their heart rate, speed, distance, time and calories burned. Rowing Machine

Use/Value: impact free motion that uses a wide range of motion to increase flexibility Cost: $1, Available to purchase at Fitness and Kids.com: m/product_info.php/produc ts_id/84

 Improves cardiovascular function as well as balance and coordination  Great for cardiac circuits- keeps heart rates up and at steady-rates  Tension- free motion Moonwalker

Use/value: Increase cardiovascular function and coordination Cost: $ Available at Fitness and Kids.com: duct_info.php/products_id/87

 Great way to get kids active is by replicating real life sports in the gym  replicates downhill action to develop cardiovascular function  Increases heart rate and enhances balance.  Great for beginners or advanced users Ski Trainer

Use/Value: replicates real life sports to increase cardiovascular function and balance Cost: $1, Available to purchase at Fitness and kids.com: oduct_info.php/products_id/90

 Fitness and nutrition trackers are visual education aids that produces results for children that are informative and comprehendible  Children will want to use the software because they can KNOW that they are progressing  The fitness equipment are alternative and new approaches to being active  Most children have never been skiing or experienced the kinds of workout the equipment is designed to give Overall Benefits

 The software and equipment will make children want to be active and eat healthy  Positive strides in fighting the obesity epidemic among children  Total cost: $3, Invest in these Health Equipment and Software

 Singh, G. K., Siahpush, M., & Kogan, M. D. (2010). Neighborhood socioeconomic conditions, built environments, and childhood obesity. Health Affairs, 29(3), Retrieved from References