"87 percent of parents surveyed said lack of exercise is a major cause of obesity. And 83 percent blamed too much screen time."1
Give your TV a nap and send your kids out to play.
When you put 5-2-1-0 to work, you’ll see how all four numbers relate to each other. Eating more veggies means eating less junk food and drinking less soda. Turning off the TV or computer means being more active.
So how do you be more active with your kids? Does it mean you have to sign up for sports teams and join a gym? Of course not.
Play: No equipment required
The only rule of the game is this: get your heart pumping. You can do that anywhere away from the TV or computer. And getting active is good for you, too. This section will help you get started with:
- Healthy recipes for you and your kids
- Games to play that can help your family have fun while they learn more about fitness
- Community programs that help you stay active
- Ways you can work for healthy change
1 Childhood Obesity