Chapter 7 | Session 4: ENERGY OUT
Session 4: Less Sit, More Fit: ENERGY OUT
Chapter 7 | Parent Program Training
Session 4: Less Sit, More Fit: ENERGY OUT
Chapter 7 | Session 4: ENERGY OUT
Increase physical activity
Find fun in physical activity
Reduce screen time
Maintain progress
Complete Tell Us What You Think Now evaluation tool
Overview of Session 4
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Adults should get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity, physical activity on most days of the week and, if
possible, 60 minutes, when trying to maintain weight
Children should be physically active for at least
60 minutes on most, if not all, days
Physical Activity Recommendations
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How do they feel when they are physically active?
What are some enjoyable aspects of physical activity?
Why aren’t people getting enough physical activity even though we know it’s important?
Finding Fun in Physical Activity
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Use the We Can! Make Physical Activity Fun handout to stimulate dialogue.
We Can! Make Physical Activity Fun
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Bring others into it
Make time
Stay motivated
Build new skills
Make the most of all weather conditions
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Suggestions for Fun Physical Activities
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We Can! Tip straight from the community
Get Real about Screen Time & Physical Activity Changes
Encourage parents to discuss realistic physical activity and screen time changes that build upon existing routines
Boston Public Health Commission(Boston, MA)We Can! City
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Screen time = physical inactivity
Spending more time in front of TVs, computers, video games
Eating while in front of screen
Physical Inactivity
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No more than 2 hours/day of recreational screen time for children
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Screen Time Recommendations
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Parental Rules: About half (53%) of all 8- to 18-year-olds say their families have no rules about TV watching
Screen Time: On average, 8- to 18-year-olds spend nearly 4 hours watching TV, videos, and DVDs every day
Media in the Bedroom: Two-thirds of young people have a TV in their bedroom, 1/2 have a video game player, and nearly
1/3 have a computerSource: Kaiser Foundation. Generation M. Media in the Lives of 8-18 Year-olds. March 2005.
Screen Time Statistics
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Set limits on screen time
Make meal time a family time with conversation
Provide other options for family activity
Don’t use TV to reward or punish
Teach children to be media savvy
Tips to Help Children Reduce Screen Time
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Tool to track children’s time spent in front of the screen.
Reduce Children’s Screen Time Log
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Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight for Life
How to:
Maintain progress
Maintain Energy Balance
Stay motivated
Handle setbacks
Tips to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
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We Can! Tip straight from the community
Maintain the Connection
Host class reunions and send follow-up e-mails to help parents maintain relationships and keep up their motivation.
Tweens Fitness Coalition (Lexington, KY)We Can! General Community Site
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