- For the first time in 100 years, today’s children have a lower life expectancy than their parents due to obesity and sedentary lifestyles. (World Health Organization)
- Obesity has more than doubled among children over the past 20 years. The rapid rise is due to decreased physical activity and increased sedentary activities such as watching television and playing computer or video games. (National Association of Sports and Physical Education)
- One in four children in America are overweight. This represents 28% of California’s children. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- 85% of five year olds cannot pass a basic physical fitness test. (Senate Committee on Children)
- Children ages 2-5 watch 25.5 hours of television per week. This is linked to the increase in childhood obesity. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Many habits are formed by the time a child starts school. Be a part of instilling healthy habits in your children!
Children involved in regular exercise earn better grades, have better social skills and have fewer chronic health problems than those who are sedentary. (American Fitness & Aerobic Association)
- All children should participate in a regular form of exercise appropriate for their development level and physical health status. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- 85% of children diagnosed with Type 2 (adult on-set) Diabetes are overweight. (Diabetes Research Center)
- 40% of elementary kids already display heart disease rick factors such as obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension and inactivity. (American Heart Association)
- Nine out of ten parents think their children are physically fit when actually only one out of three are. (University of Michigan – Fitness for Youth Research Program)
- The AAP recommends that age appropriate exercise begin at the PRESCHOOL level. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- All children ages 2 and older should participate in at least 30 minutes of enjoyable, moderate-intensity physical activities that are developmentally appropriate and varied. (American Heart Association)
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