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Get Movin’Get Movin’
Health and Fitness for Children and Adults
Child Care Network
August 21, 2010
This training is funded by the Early Childhood Iniciative Coalition
Thank You!
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
1. The major reason for the growth in the rate of childhood obesity is lack of exercise.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
2. Exercise like jumping, running, dancing or hiking can strengthen children’s bones both now and later in life.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
3. Active children are more likely to become active adults.
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Pass the shoe
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
4. Exercise can help reduce the chance of what disease (s)?
a. High blood pressure.
b. Heart disease
c. Diabetes
d. Colon cancer
e. All of the above
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
5. Preschool children are too young to learn the value of physical fitness. They should be naturally active and they will be fine.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
6. The best form of physical education for the child from birth to age two is to let the child be active and move naturally.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and HealthyFit and Healthy
True or False
7. Organized team sports are the best way for children ages three through five to build physical skills.
IS Your Child Care Program IS Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
8. You need to have a lot of equipment and space to offer physical activities.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
9. Food is a good way to motivate kids. Giving them a treat for good behavior will not hurt them, and will get them to do what you want.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
10. Children are naturally accident-prone, so it is best to warn them about hurting themselves.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
11. Good physical education for young children is playful and fun, with a balance of free play and guided discovery.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
12. Since young children lack muscular endurance, they tire easily and quickly, but also recover quickly.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
True or False
13. Snack foods should be low in sugar and salt.
Is Your Child Care Program Is Your Child Care Program Fit and Healthy?Fit and Healthy?
14. What drinks are best for children?
a. Juice and water
b. Milk and water
c. Soda and juice
d. Sports drinks
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Hand Jive
Childhood ObesityChildhood Obesity
The term obesity is used to refer to children and youth between the ages of 2 and 18 years who have body mass indexes (BMIs) equal to or greater than the 95th percentile of the age/gender specific BMI developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Chart your BMI
Childhood Obesity FactsChildhood Obesity Facts
Obesity in preschoolers has doubled in the past 30 years.
Obesity in children age 6-11 has tripled.
16% of all U.S. children are considered overweight.
Childhood Obesity FactsChildhood Obesity Facts
Obesity is the most prevalent nutritional disease found in U.S. children.
50% of overweight children will become overweight adults.
Why?Why?
What do you think are some of the reasons that childhood obesity is on the rise?
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Outdoors: Slap Shot
Indoors: Target Practice
Reasons for the Rise in Childhood ObesityReasons for the Rise in Childhood Obesity
In 1970, 25% of our food dollar was spent eating outside the home. Today: 40%.
17% of children watch more than 5 hours of t.v per day. (doesn’t include video games or computer)
Physical education programs have been cut at the elementary level.
Reasons for the Rise in Childhood ObesityReasons for the Rise in Childhood Obesity
Bigger portions (increased calories) Less nutrition in the foods we choose Not enough whole grains Lower milk consumption (higher juice, pop) More total and saturated fat intake More added sugar consumption Take a look at these “new” portion sizes. (p.p.)
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Beach Ball ABC’s
Reasons for the Rise in Childhood ObesityReasons for the Rise in Childhood Obesity
Neighborhood design: fewer parks and sidewalks which discourages walking
Over-scheduled families lead to convenience foods, quick meals, eating on the go
Vending machines in schools
Consequences of ObesityConsequences of Obesity
Glucose intolerance and insulin resistanceType 2 diabetesHypertensionSleep apneaImpaired balanceOrthopedic problems
Consequences of ObesityConsequences of Obesity
Low self esteemNegative body imageDepressionSocial stigmaNegative stereotypingDiscriminationTeasing and bullying
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Balloon Bump
Impact of Family HistoryImpact of Family History
Genetics is a factor in excess weight, but not the explanation for the recent epidemic of obesity.
While having obese parents more than doubles a child’s risk of being obese, it does not explain why obesity has approximately doubled in the last 3 decades.
Benefits of Regular Physical ActivityBenefits of Regular Physical Activity
Helps children build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints
Controls weightBuilds lean muscle to reduce fatPrevents or delays the development of high
blood pressureReduces feelings of depression and anxiety
Benefits of Regular Physical ActivityBenefits of Regular Physical Activity
May increase children’s capacity for learning through its effects on mental health
Promotes social well-being
From a young child’s point of view physical activity is simply a fun way to learn and grow
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Paint the Alphabet
What Happens When You Go What Happens When You Go Outside?Outside?
Is there planned physical activity?Are teachers involved in this activity?
ORIs it “free-time” all the time?Are teachers sitting together “chatting”
What is Appropriate?What is Appropriate?
Infants and toddlers (under 2) should be given plenty of time to move, but do not need a formal physical education program.
What is Appropriate?What is Appropriate?
Preschoolers should accumulate at least one hour of daily structured physical activity.
Preschoolers should engage in unstructured physical activity whenever possible, and should not be sedentary for more than one hour at a time.
What is Appropriate?What is Appropriate?
Physical activity should take place both inside and outside.
Organized team sports are not the best way for children 3-5 to build physical skills.
You…You…
…Are a role model! Get up and move!
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Add Up
Sequences in Locomotor DevelopmentSequences in Locomotor Development
WalkingMarchingGallopingHoppingRunningTraveling around obstaclesSkipping
Some Skills to Develop FirstSome Skills to Develop First
SlidingLeapingClimbingCrawlingChasing/fleeing
Some Skills to Develop NextSome Skills to Develop Next
TurningTwistingBendingStoppingRollingBalancingJumping/landing
Some Skills Developed LaterSome Skills Developed Later
ThrowingCatchingKickingPuntingDribblingVolleyingStriking with racket/long handled item
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Break up into two groups:First group: Set up an obstacle course
outdoors for the first sequence on Locomotor Development.
Second Group: Set up an indoor obstacle course that would incorporate the second set of locomotor skills.
Now Go Play!Now Go Play!
Each team will go and play one another’s obstacle course. Who will finish first!
Can this be played like a relay race?
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1.Think of 10 items you would use for movement activities
2. Think of 10 reasons kids would benefit from these activities
3. Think of 10 barriers to doing movement activities
4. Think of 10 gross motor movements kids could do
Activity cont.Activity cont.
5. Now, think of the last 4 digits of your phone number.
Remember!Remember!
Movement activities should take place both indoors and outdoors!
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Freeze Frame
But…But…
…my kids will kill each other inside!
OR…my kids will kill each other outside!
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Shark Bait
Setting Up the EnvironmentSetting Up the Environment
What would be important to do to the environment to promote safety during movement activities inside?
What would be important to do to the environment to promote safety during movement activities outside?
Setting the GuidelinesSetting the Guidelines
What guidelines would be important to have the children follow to promote safety during movement activities inside?
What guidelines would be important to have the children follow to promote safety during movement activities outside?
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How will be get there?
But I Don’t Have Any $But I Don’t Have Any $
Group activity. Break into groups. Each group take a look at these dollar store
itemsHow could you use these items to create
locomotion activities?Come back to the large group and share
ideas.
Food and NutritionFood and Nutrition
Food and NutritionFood and Nutrition
Everyone grows up with different food customs.
How you feel about food and eating may be due to how you grew up.
The Clean Plate Club
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Food pyramidBreak up into three groups. First group plan breakfastSecond Group plan lunchThird Group plan dinnerDid we meek all the nutrition requirements
for the day?
Did You Know?Did You Know?
According to a government study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, less than 2% of children ages 2-17 years old meet their daily nutritional requirements according to the food pyramid.
Keys to Creating Healthy Attitudes Keys to Creating Healthy Attitudes Towards EatingTowards Eating
Serve family style mealsOffer a balance of different foodsAccept that children will reject some food,
and there will be some food wastedAccept when children are finishedAccept appropriate exploration and play
with food
Keys to Creating Healthy Attitudes Keys to Creating Healthy Attitudes Towards EatingTowards Eating
Create a sense of non-wasteful plenty Offer small portions
1 tbsp serving for each year of age
Large portions over whelm, cause overeating
Small portions give children a chance to ask for more
Licensing RegulationsLicensing Regulations
R 400.1931 Food preparation and service
(9) Children shall be encouraged to taste new foods, but shall not be required to eat anything they do not want.
Snack ActivitySnack Activity
“Gone fishin”
Surviving the Picky EaterSurviving the Picky Eater
1. It is a child’s responsibility to decide what he or she will eat from the food choices offered.
2. You can avoid power struggles by begging a child to eat. (“Please, just one more bite”)
Surviving the Picky EaterSurviving the Picky Eater
3. It is best to allow a child to respond to his or her own hunger needs.
4. Serve as much food on a child’s plate as you serve on your own plate.
5. It is unusual for a child to demand the same food everyday.
Surviving the Picky EaterSurviving the Picky Eater
6. You can set a good example by eating healthy foods with the children
7. When feeding a picky eater, you should set some rules about mealtime
8. Generally, a picky eater will not eat more if forced to sit at the table
Surviving the Picky EaterSurviving the Picky Eater
9. To get a child to eat their veggies, it’s a good idea to say, “Eat your vegetables or you won’t get a treat.”
10. A child should not feel that eating is a way to gain your approval.
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Parachute Pyramid
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Recipe Puzzle
Health for YouHealth for You
5 Common Headache TriggersSimple Steps to Slimmer WaistsHands-On Stress ReliefManaging AngerGetting a Second Wind
5 Common Headache Triggers5 Common Headache Triggers
StressDietEyestrainSittingSleep
Slimmer WaistsSlimmer Waists
Eat breakfastBite into a pickle or lemonPost a listServe half the amountExerciseTake your time
Stress ReliefStress Relief
Massage your scalp. Place thumbs behind ears and spread fingers on top of your head.
Move your scalp back and forth slightly by making circles with your fingertips.
Do this for 15-20 seconds
The Eye EaserThe Eye Easer
Close your eyes and place ring fingers directly under your eyebrows near the bridge of your nose.
Slowly increase pressure for 5 seconds, then gently release.
Repeat 2-3 times.
The Shoulder SaverThe Shoulder Saver
Place your left hand on the right side of your neck, by the shoulder.
Press fingers firmly into the muscle while tucking your chin in toward your chest.
Exhale and hold for 10 seconds, release, then repeat on other side.
The Palm PleaserThe Palm Pleaser
Lace your fingers together, leaving palms free.
Slowly knead your left thumb into the palm of your right hand for 20-30 seconds.
Repeat on your left hand.
Managing AngerManaging Anger
Count to 10Walk it offDistract yourselfKeep a logAsk for help
Getting a Second WindGetting a Second Wind
RefuelBreathe deeplyGo on an imaginary vacationCall a friendSnap out of itTake a “good news” inventory Taken from “Top Health” Newsletter
AnswersAnswers
Is Your Child Care Fit and Healthy?
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