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Obesity, Hunger, Inactivity and the Search for Hidden Answers

Physical Education Update

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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The Relentless School Nurse: New Jersey School Nurses – Make the Impossible, Possible!

Relentless School Nurse

Through our dedication, compassion, and expertise, school nurses play a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of students, often turning seemingly impossible situations into moments of triumph and resilience. Our conference highlights were many but included two NASN leaders. There is no substitute for in-person conferencing.

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What Is Health and Wellness?

PLT4M

What is health and wellness? We set out to answer the question “what is health and wellness?” What is Health and Wellness? The term health and wellness is used throughout society. But what is health and wellness? In short, health is the goal, and wellness is the means to achieving it.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber

Growing Healthy Kids

Diabetes and obesity, for starters. Read the “nutrition facts” labels on prepared and packaged food and look for what a serving size is and how many grams of dietary fiber it has. In the next issue of Wellness Wednesdays, I’ll share how a couple of my favorite meals stack up! Maybe 1 or 2 in 10 people get enough fiber.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber Part 2

Growing Healthy Kids

"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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Getting Kids Excited About Nutrition

PE with Palos

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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Physical Education Waivers Make No Economic Sense

Physical Education Update

Well, unless it’s a marching band, there’s not much fitness involved in playing the flute. Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide. An ex-basketball player may not have time to play hoops but could fit in a jog…if she knew how to approach it without causing injury.