instituting healthy habits in young children by. rachel anzano
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Instituting Healthy Habits in Young Children
By. Rachel Anzano
Provide children with the resources and motivation to develop exercise and nutrition habits that are both fun and advantageous for their health.
Goal
Obesity is a growing public health concern in the U.S. Since the 1980’s, obesity rates among children has
more than doubled Sedentary lifestyle is becoming the norm;
physical activity is rapidly decreasing. (Singh, 2010)
Schools need to make progressive strides innovative and fun ways to keep kids active and
live a healthy lifestyle
Health Concerns for Children
Strategies to increase fitness and health and making physical activity fun! RunKeeper- software MyFoodDiary-software Rowing Machine- for children Moonwalker Ski Trainer
Strategies
Allows users to track cardiovascular activities through GPS and see statistics about their distance, pace and time. Set personal goals- weight loss and training See workout progression and can be coached during
their workout through headphones. Use/value: Children can track their fitness
progression and goals to help achieve a healthier lifestyle
Cost Ranges from $9.99-$39.99
RunKeeper
RunKeeper is an easy way to track fitness levels, as well as be provided with coaching techniques to further help activity level.
Fast, Easy and affordable way to track your caloric consumption!
Available on smart phones, computers and tablets Track daily food reports, body logs and exercise plans-
designed specifically for your weight loss program Use/value: Easy way for children to know what foods
they are putting in their bodies and the nutritional impact it has on them, so they can make better food choices.
Cost: 7-day free trial, then just 29¢ per day!
MyFoodDiary
Involves smooth, rhythmic and impact free motions which targets multiple muscle groups and requires a wide range of motion Increases flexibility
Built in computer so kids can see their heart rate, speed, distance, time and calories burned.
Rowing Machine
• Use/Value: impact free motion that uses a wide range of motion to increase flexibility
• Cost: $1,385.95• Available to purchase at
Fitness and Kids.com:http://os.fitnessandkids.com/product_info.php/products_id/84
Improves cardiovascular function as well as balance and coordination Great for cardiac circuits- keeps heart rates up
and at steady-rates Tension- free motion
Moonwalker
• Use/value: Increase cardiovascular function and coordination
• Cost: $895.00• Available at Fitness and
Kids.com:http://os.fitnessandkids.com/product_info.php/products_id/87
Great way to get kids active is by replicating real life sports in the gym replicates downhill action to develop
cardiovascular function Increases heart rate and enhances balance. Great for beginners or advanced users
Ski Trainer
• Use/Value: replicates real life sports to increase cardiovascular function and balance
• Cost: $1,385.00• Available to purchase at
Fitness and kids.com:http://os.fitnessandkids.com/product_info.php/products_id/90
Fitness and nutrition trackers are visual education aids that produces results for children that are informative and comprehendible Children will want to use the software because they
can KNOW that they are progressing The fitness equipment are alternative and new
approaches to being active Most children have never been skiing or
experienced the kinds of workout the equipment is designed to give
Overall Benefits
The software and equipment will make children want to be active and eat healthy
Positive strides in fighting the obesity epidemic among children
Total cost: $3,705.95
Invest in these Health Equipment and Software
Singh, G. K., Siahpush, M., & Kogan, M. D. (2010). Neighborhood socioeconomic conditions, built environments, and childhood obesity. Health Affairs, 29(3), 503-12. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.rowan.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/204624524?accountid=13605
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