1. Make a Difference Limit Screen Time & Decrease Media Influence Cara Karner MS, RD, LD, CDE Catherine Robinson MS, RD, LD, CDE

2. Today Only 50% of children regularly participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Only 36% of children have daily PE. 75% of pediatricians report that unstructured play has decreased 97% of pediatricians report that time in front of the computer/TV replaces unstructured play. Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Physician Specialty PanelHarris Poll Online, 2005

3. Screen Time and Media Influence Today U.S. Children watch TV an average of 20-30 hours per week. They view 40,000 ads per year. Advertising exposure is related to childhood obesity, poor nutrition, cigarette and alcohol abuse. Pediatrics, 2006; Caroli, et al, 2004

10. Available Transportation We walk less Watch TV and eat while in a vehicle Exert less energy

26. Summary Don’t let the media influence you Spend more time being active Spend less time in front of the computer/TV or game.