LIFE IS COOL LESSON #4:PLAY HARD EVERY DAY TO

STAY HEALTHY

WHY BE ACTIVE? 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

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/healthy-weight-basics/balance.htm

HOW MANY CALORIES DO YOU NEED? Estimated Calorie Requirements (in kilocalories) for Each

Gender and Age Group at Three Levels of Physical Activity.

Gender Age (years)Activity Level

SedentaryModerately

ActiveActive

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?

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?

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND YOU

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?

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

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%

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY

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

WHAT CAUSES CHILDHOOD OBESITY

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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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?

REFERENCES

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Physical-Activity-and-Children_UCM_304053_Article.jsp

http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/ http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/child_obesi

ty/

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/healthy-weight-basics/balance.htm

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