wic physical activity

Nutrition and physical activity are necessary for

GOOD HEALTH

Physical Activity … It’s for everybody

It’s about moving your body.

It’s about having energy.

It’s about enjoying life.

It’s about feeling good.

IT’S NOT ABOUT BODY SIZE.

Why are we not more active?

Our society & culture have changed. The opportunity to move our bodies in our normal daily activities has decreased over the years.

The benefits of physical activity help the whole

family …

Handle stress better.

Sleep more soundly.

Feel more energetic.

Feel better about themselves.

Maintain healthy bones, musclesand joints.

Maintain a steady weight.

“5-AM Boot Camp.”

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What did you think about thisapproach to exercise?

Was the family having fun?

Was the family doing something they would continue?

Did physical activity become a chore, boring and painful?

Physical activity is for everybody!

Focus on play and enjoyment.

Small steps lead to big successes.

Physical activity is for everybody!

Take the 1st step…GET STARTED

Start slowly

Build gradually

Attitude is Everything“We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing!”

Benjamin Franklin

Focus on Play and Enjoyment

Focus on Play and Enjoyment

What’s available in your community?

Focus on Play and Enjoyment

Make Physical Activity Doable

Small Steps Lead To Big Successes

Easy ways toadd movement

to your day

Housework is a great way to move; make it more fun by adding music.

Work in the garden, or mow the grass using a push-mower.

Dance around the house for fun.

Go out for a short walk before breakfast or after dinner, or both.

Easy ways to add movement to your day

Walk or bike to the corner store instead of driving.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Park further away, and walk the extra distance to the door.

Walk the dog.

Play tag, frisbee, or other games with the children.

Easy ways to add movement to your day

Walk the kids to school or to the bus stop.

Go dancing.

Walk in the mall when you’re waiting for someone.

Move to an exercise video.

Easy ways to add movement

to your day

Jump rope.

Pull the kids in a wagon.

Walk around the building during breaks.

When watching TV, stretch during the commercials.

Small Steps Lead to Big Successes

It All Adds Up

It All Adds Up

Walk your dog. 10 minutes

It All Adds Up

Walk your dog. 10 minutes

Take the stairs. 5 minutes

It All Adds Up

Walk your dog. 10 minutes

Take the stairs. 5 minutes

Carry in the groceries. 5 minutes

It All Adds Up

Walk your dog. 10 minutes

Take the stairs. 5 minutes

Carry in the groceries. 5 minutes

Park further away. 10 minutes

It All Adds Up

10 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes30 minutes

“Something fun for us...”

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Be An Active Role Model

Encourage WIC parents to be active role models.

Make a Commitment

HOW are YOU going to be more active?

Working with WIC Families

Babies and Movement

Toddlers and Movement

Preschoolersand

Movement

“Fun at anytime...”

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