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Peer reviewedAllen, George – PTA Today, 1983
The chair of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports discusses reasons for engaging in lifetime sports and gives guidelines parents can follow to steer their children toward sports they can enjoy. (PP)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childhood Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise
Peer reviewedVagnini, Frederic J.; Malone, Mary Jo – PTA Today, 1994
The conditions and habits that lead to heart disease begin early in life. Obesity is the predecessor of a host of cardiovascular-related diseases; childhood obesity poses serious physical and psychological roadblocks for youngsters as they mature. The article suggests how families can adopt fitter lifestyles and instill good eating and exercise…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Eating Habits, Elementary School Students
