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Direct linkSherman, Karen; Collins, Brian; Donnelly, Kay – Teaching Pre K-8, 2007
Today's generation of American children may be the first to have a lower life expectancy than their parents. Childhood obesity has increased 35% in the past 10 years. Carrying excess weight for years can lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature death. For the first time, there are…
Descriptors: Obesity, Heart Disorders, Hypertension, Diabetes
Kuntz, Jeffrey J. – Teaching Pre K-8, 2006
Obesity is second only to smoking as the nation's number one preventable cause of death. Fewer than one in four kids gets 20 minutes of physical activity per week and fewer than one in four participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day. In an effort to help students switch to a healthier lifestyle and through a grant from PANA…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Activities, Obesity
