EPIDEMIC Song: Michael Jacksons Man in the Mirror Children are not as active as they should be. (Shape of Our Nations Children) 32.2% OF ADULTS ARE OBESE (Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in U.S.) At least 60% of children are at risk for cardiovascular disease (Shape of our Nations Children) United States paid 150 Billion dollars in health care and lost productivity as a result of sedentary lifestyle. (Top 10 Reasons for P.E.) Childhood and Adolescence are key times to build good habits. (Fact Sheet) Children and teens need 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day to build healthy habits. (The Presidents Council) Dieticians agree that even a deficit of 100 Calories a day can make a difference in fighting obesity. (Adapted Physical Education) Obesity cost the United States 100 Billion dollars last year (Shape of our Nations Children) Of all the strategies suggested by the Surgeon General, Daily PE may be the most practical (Overweight and Obesity) We can fight obesity by providing Physical Education (Top 10 Reasons) Inactivity and Poor Diet cause at least 300,000 deaths annually (Shape of our Nations Children) 30-60 minutes of exercise each day can help fight obesity (HealthierUS.gov) Laura Chateauneuf Jill Kozieradzki Thomas Honiss Krystal Holmes References Corbin, Charles B, Masurier, Guy Le. (2006). Top 10 Reasons for Quality Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance. 77 (6), Fact Sheet. Physical Activity and Health.Accessed February 23, 2007.www.fitness.gov/news/physical_activity_fact_sheet.htmlAccessed February, 26, 2007.http://www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html More and More Young People are Overweight!Accessed February 23, 2007.www.pe4life.org Ogden, et al. (2006). Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States, Journal of the American Medical Association. 295 (13), Overweight and Obesity Threaten U.S. Health Gains; Physical Activity is Critical.obesity.htm. Accessed February 23, 2007.www.fitness.gov/sg_cta- obesity.htm Perception: 9% of Parents think their Children are Fat. Reality: 26% of children are overweight or obese.Accessed February 23, Shape of Our Nations Children.Accessed February 23, 2007.www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=shapenation.html Winnick, Joseph P. (2000). Adapted Physical Education. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Wellness Report. Losing weight may add years to your life.Accessed February 23, 2007.www.herbalife.com