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Nutrition and physical activity are necessary for GOOD HEALTH
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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
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Preschoolersand
Movement
“Fun at anytime...”
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