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Yourself
Committed: Make Screen-time Active Time
Take This Action
Commit to this action for yourself to help overcome the obesity epidemic.
Make Screen Time = Active Time
- Talk to Your Family. Explain to your kids that it's important to sit less and move more in order to stay at a healthy weight. Tell them they'll also have more energy, and it will help them develop and/or perfect new skills, such as riding a bike or shooting hoops, that could lead to more fun with friends. Tell them you'll do the same.
- Be Active. While watching TV - do jumping jacks, march in place, or make a game that no-one can be seated during commercials.
- Provide Other Options. Watching TV can become a habit, making it easy to forget what else is out there. Give your kids ideas and/or alternatives, such as playing outside, getting a new hobby, or learning a sport.
- Plan Family Game Nights. Play board games, make crafts, or work on a puzzle.
The information included on this site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.
Fact
Sedentary time is associated with overweight and obesity and higher cardiovascular risks in children and adolescents.
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