
January 23, 2018
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1.22.18: Healthy Bodies Start in Childhood
Daily physical activity in childhood and adolescence promotes health and well-being for life and prevents a number of bad health conditions. Only 22% of kids 5-17 get the minimum, recommended 60 minutes of exercise per day. What does this mean for kids?
Staying Fit Can:
- Lower risk for heart disease
- Avoid cancer
- Reduce chances of type 2 diabetes
- Fight osteoporosis
- Stay at a healthy weight
- Help kids focus more and get better grades in school
Physical Inactivity Can:
- Lead to energy imbalance
- Increase risk of cardiovascular diseases
- Boost chance to develop type 2 diabetes
- Add to risk of developing cancer
- Cause low bone density
- Give kids a foggy memory and inability to concentrate in class
Flashfit is an easy, fun-to-use app provides aerobic and strength-building exercises in one-minute bursts. Your school can build teams and groups, compete and gamify to increase engagement and reward participation. No special equipment needed – students can move their bodies anywhere. And, Flashfit is offering $100 grants and special support to schools deploying the program. Applications are due February 28, 2018. Find more details and apply here: http://dev-flashfit.pantheonsite.io/grants/
Sources: Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization
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