Transcript Healthy Eating and Fitness for Children and Teens October 16th, 2006

Healthy Eating and Fitness for
Children and Teens
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Hi!
We are Osteopathic Medical Students
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We are here to talk to you about
healthy eating and fitness.
So what is the big deal?
• In the last 10 years the number of
overweight teens has more then
doubled. Learning how to stay healthy
now will help you stay healthy by
decreasing risk of have a stroke, heart
attack or developing diabetes when you
get older.
What are some concerns with
being overweight?
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Type 2 diabetes
Overweight adults
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Social discrimination- this is associated
with poor self-esteem and depression
• High Cholesterol
How do I get healthy?
• Make exercise a part of your day
• Set reachable goals
• Reduce amounts of high fat and high
sugar foods
Who can help me?
• Ask your friends and family for support
and ask them to exercise with you
• Look on the internet for resources
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What can being physically active
do for me?
Improves confidence
Improves self-esteem
Helps reduce stress
Keeps you from getting sick
(exercise gets your lymphatic
system moving which helps your
immune system)
• Makes you happy – exercise releases
happy chemicals called endorphins
How much exercise do I need to
stay healthy?
• It is different for each person
• Try for 30 – 60 minutes a day
What activities cause me to
store fat?
• Watching T.V.
• Playing computer games
• Talking on the phone
What activities will help me burn
fat and stay healthy?
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Climb stairs more often
Ride a bike to do errands
Swim laps
Play miniature golf
Play softball, soccer, basketball
Take a dance class or dance with
friends
• Jump rope
Let’s practice!
• Today’s fitness activity...
• Yoga!
• A great exercise that builds strength,
concentration, and promotes flexibility
The Triangle Pose
• The forward bending and lifting stimulates blood flow
and helps to stretch and relax the back, shoulders,
legs and arms as well as increases the flow of blood to
the head. The muscles of the thighs and calves as well
as the hamstrings are stretched. The slight twist of
the spine creates suppleness in the spinal discs and
relieves lower back discomforts.
The Eagle Pose
• This pose will strengthen the legs, knees and
ankles. It stretches and tones muscles of the
leg and can help relieve cramps of the legs.
What foods should I eat to stay
healthy?
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Whole grains
• Dairy products
• Protein
• WATER
*Listen to your body when you feel full
stop eating
What foods should I
eat less of?
• Soda, french fries, milkshakes, pizza,
candy……..
• We store extra foods our body doesn’t
need as fat, if we don’t stay active, the
fat will hang out on our bodies.
Examples of Fun Healthy Snacks
• Fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges
• Vegetables such as carrots and celery
• Combine fruits and vegetables with
peanut butter or low fat cheese or
hummus
• Baked chips or pita bread
• Trail mix with nuts and unsweetened dry
fruits
• Yogurt with granola
How to read a nutrition label
Let’s Play with our food!
• Fruit activity
• You can do this at home!
• You will need: fresh fruit, cookie cutter,
and toothpicks!
Fun Fruit Activity Time!
Thank you for listening!
• Any questions?
Resources
• www.usda.com
• www.santosha.com
• www.mypyramid.com