1. The Active Family Dr. Sandra Bastin, RD, LD, CEC University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

2. Why do kids like physical activity?  It’s fun!  They can do it with their friends!  It helps them learn new skills!  It helps them stay in shape!  It makes them look and feel better!

4. Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/ The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity Overweight and Obesity: What You Can Do? Being Physically Active Can Help You Attain or Maintain a Healthy Weight

5. Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/fitness/execsummary.html The President’s Health and Fitness Initiative HealthierUS Every little bit of effort counts!

6. Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.fns.usda.gov/FNSmascot/ParentBrochures/Balance_brochure.pdf Food & Nutrition Service United States Department of Agriculture Make Family Time an Active Time Just move it!

7. Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/guide.pdf Team Nutrition United States Department of Agriculture Changing the Scene Improving the School Nutrition Environment!

8. Why reinvent the wheel? http://cnr.berkeley.edu/cwh National Project The Families, 4-H& Nutrition of CSREES United States Department of Agriculture Reversing Childhood Obesity Trends Helping Children Achieve Healthy Weights!

9. Why reinvent the wheel? http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/SHI/index.htm National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Adolescent and School Health School Health Index for physical activity and healthy eating!

10. Parents or guardians can…  Encourage your children.  Listen to your children.  Volunteer.  Play with your children.  Keep them safe.  Set a good example.

11. So Power Up! Get Up and Go!  Plan  Prepare  Dare  Change the Pace  From Power Up with Breakfast, USDA, 2000 Better Get Up and Go !