DECREASE CHILD OBESITY By: Gabrielle Gutleber

INITIATIVE  To improve nutrition and increase activity with children ages 7-10 in schools world wide 1. Let kids track their calories and exercise 2. Bring more fun to gym class 3. Have free activities outside school

NEED TO KNOW  Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children  In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese

AMERICAN PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION  Children who exercise and eat good regularly;  Cope with stress  Academics  Feel better

STRAGETIES  Ideas to increase the activity and nutrition of this generations children  1. Map My Fitness  2. Airwalker  3. FitWatch  4. Brain Bike  5. SkiTrainer  6. Treadmill

MAP MY FITNESS  Kids in this generation love technology  This allows them to have fun and have something to interact with after running  Has different options Use: Fun way to track fitness on the computer Cost: FREE

AIR WALKER  Safe and easy to operate Find out how it works!  Helps improve coordination and balance

AIRWALKER Use: Cardiovascular Circuits Cost: $75.95 Buy Here

FITWATCH  Calorie Counter  Available Online  Easy to set up Use: Easy way for children to track their calorie intake and know what types of food do what to their bodies Cost: FREE

BRAIN BIKE Brain fitness program that has 22 brain- stimulating exercises Exercise the brain and 16 cognitive functions while working out

BRAIN BIKE  Use: Exercise bike that combines exercise and learning  Cost: $3, Buy HereBuy Here

SKITRAINER  Duplicating real world sports  Imagine going down a ski hill  Increase cardiovascular performance while improving balance

SKITRAINER Use: Enhance cardiovascular performance and balance Cost: $

TREADMILL Just like the adult version, great workout Self propelled Use: Cardiovascular activity Cost: $99.99 Buy Here

OVER ALL BENEFITS  The software and equipment are ways to improve activity and nutrition throughout schools world wide  Fun ways to get kids involved  Positive strides in decreasing childhood obesity  Some equipment are educational AND beneficial Total Cost: $5, BUY NOW

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