Facts About Kids' Health Today...

Physically active children have fewer chronic health problems, stronger self-image and more self confidence.

The fittest children scored almost 30% higher on standardized tests.

America spends $127 million per year on costs related to childhood obesity.

Experts estimate 20% of children between the ages of 6 and 17 are overweight.

The number of children who take pills for type 2 diabetes more than doubled from 2002 to 2005.

The US Government recommends at least one hour of physical activity per day.

Most elementary school students are physically active only 3 ½ minutes per 40-minute PE class.

Children in the US watch an average of 3 – 4 hours of television a day.

11 – 14 years olds spend nearly 7 hours a day using media and view over 40,000 commercials per year.

The average age of a child’s first alcoholic drink is now 12 years old.

Each day 5,000 children under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette.

You can be a Solution!

• Jumpstart – opening activities
• Launch – icebreaker
• Fitness Challenge – exercise class with included DVDs
• Health Challenge – Bible and health discussion
• Fuel – lunch (optional)
• Target Zone – field trips (optional)
• Replenish – snack (optional)
• Finish Line – parent pick up

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