1. Physical Education A way of Life By: Chelsea Jones Webster University

2. Surprising Facts  Overweight children has tripled since 1970’s  2/5 kids between 6 and 17 are obese  Linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, and poor academic development  Costs over half a million dollars to treat obese people age 18 and over  70% of children have at least one risk factor of cardiovascular disease  Premature death

3. Change it!  Exercise  Eat daily recommendations from each food group  Limit fast food and restaurants  Get enough sleep  Limit TV time  Plan events or activities that promote being active (ex. Going to the park)  Take care of yourself  Go outside  Be happy http://mykclass.blogspot.com/2009/0 9/healthy-kids-are-happy-kids.html

4.  30 min a day, at least 5 days a week  Make it fun so it doesn’t get old  Drink water during  Do something you like with added twists (ex. Hike, ride a bike, walk the dog, etc.)  Involve friends and family  Join a sports team (recreational or competitive)  While watching TV, do sit ups, push ups, and stretches during commercials  Good PE and Health classes in school help  Join outside fitness classes or a gym Exercise

5. Eat Properly (Food Guide Pyramid)  Bread, Cereal, Rice, Pasta group = 6-11 Servings per day  Vegetable Group = 3-5 Servings per day  Fruit Group = 2-4 Servings per day  Milk, Yogurt, Cheese Group = 2-3 Servings per day  Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group = 2-3 Servings per day  Fats, Oils, and Sweets = Use sparingly

7. Take care of yourself  Even if eating properly, exercise is still necessary  Take vitamins  If sick, get rest and take it easy  Receive recommended 8 hours of sleep a night  Keep away from smoky environments  Wash hands frequently

8. The Importance of Physical Education… It’s YOUR life! Watch Here: http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Importance-of-Physical-Education-461092006

9. HEALTHY kids are HAPPY kids!