Physical Education Update

MARCH 14, 2023

It raises some interesting questions about our perception of the causes of obesity, hunger and lack of activity. tags]physical education,obesity,childhood obesity,inactivity,exercise/code> [/tags] Hi Readers, I just received this email from long-time reader and physical educator, David Flax of South Africa.

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Growing Healthy Kids

AUGUST 18, 2021

"Because a poor diet is linked to cancer, obesity, heart disease and diabetes, public health authorities have long endorsed a diet rich in fruits and vegetables." --source: CDC's 2015 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System Most Americans eat far less fiber than they need, consuming only about a 1/3 of what they need.

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PE with Palos

MARCH 11, 2022

The inactivity of children has turned childhood obesity into a global epidemic and according to Benioff Children’s Hospitals , media use has been identified as a main contributing factor. FamilyDoctor.org explains the lifestyle benefits for children that eat healthy as well as what these healthy habits can prevent.

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Growing Healthy Kids

AUGUST 25, 2021

On another occasion I was asked to teach a series of nutrition workshops for kids who have been abused and/or neglected living in a residential shelter. I saw more evidence for the need for health literacy education for parents and those adults who are responsible for the care and well-being of children.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness. Incorporate nutrition education as part of the school curriculum.

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PE with Palos

JANUARY 15, 2020

There is plenty of well-researched evidence showing that regularly eating fast food can harm a person’s health. Eating a poor quality diet high in these types of foods is linked to a higher risk of obesity, depression, digestive issues, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and early death.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

Physical activity provides many health benefits to children and adolescents [SJ3] , mainly related to mental health, obesity, and risk factors for future chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Physical education should teach through physical activity, and there are several evidence-based programs available, including SPARK.

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