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Comment on Sign Petition: Please Put Physical Fitness In Preschools by Lisa Hrehor

Lisa Hrehor — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:47:32 +0000

This letter should be sent to the National Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance along with the request to have this agenda item placed on their web site as well as that of all the states. I will be forwarding this on to my colleagues in NY and to the Pre-school my daughter attends.

Comment on Sign Petition: Please Put Physical Fitness In Preschools by Lisa Washington

Lisa Washington — Sat, 01 May 2010 10:20:35 +0000

I could not agree more! Thank you so much for starting this petition Michele!

Comment on How To Tell If Your Preschooler Is Headed To Be Fit Or Fat? by Kim Nashed, RN

Kim Nashed, RN — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:38:03 +0000

These are important questions to consider as a parent of a small child. Habits that children develop in their early childhod will become part of their personal views and ideas of their ability to control their own health. The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing! Over the years bad habits and choices can lead to a condition called Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is increasingly becoming a problem in our society. This syndrome includes insulin resistance, high blood pressure and increased cholesterol. If not tempered Metabolic Syndrome can lead to diabetes. Why set children up for a lifetime of poor health when you can teach them good choices now? Teach then to love exercise and fitness. For further tips and info follow me on twitter: rnforfitness and http://www.rnforkid-fit.com/.

Comment on Sign Petition: Please Put Physical Fitness In Preschools by Loretta Kosanovich

Loretta Kosanovich — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:06:55 +0000

Start now for a healthy lifestyle! Parents, too.

Comment on Sign Petition: Please Put Physical Fitness In Preschools by Daycare supplies

Daycare supplies — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:13:50 +0000

I totally agree on this

Comment on What Will Result From The “Let’s Move!” Childhood Obesity Prevention Campaign? by Natalie Critchley

Natalie Critchley — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:06:33 +0000

Hello!
I’ll be 50 years old this year. I’ve be an athlete since middle school. I love exercise. I’m one of the fortunate ones.
Kids today are in trouble. My company has a product line of healthy snacks call Snazzle Snaxxs. We developed Snazzle Snaxxs after hundreds of people told us their kids were having real issues with junk food: issues that ranged from difficult behavior to poor grades. Our research showed that certain ingredients and chemicals in food cause kids to get “addicted” to the food while causing energy highs and lows and weight gain. Plus, those foods were missing many ingredients-like vitamins, minerals, and essential omega fatty acids- that can help kids perform well in school. Some of the finest work on the sugar response and childhood obesity has done by David Ludwig, MD, PhD, at Harvard Medical School. HIs amazing book on this subject: “Ending the Food Fight”is a key part of our program. Its a book every parent in America should read. Other research shows just how much the lack of vitamins, minerals and other essential ingredients can affect academic performance and behavior. We’ve only just begun. I’m here to spread the word. If you’d like to know more please give me a call at 571-830-0766 or contact me via email at http://www.natalie.critchley@gmail.com.

Comment on Sign Petition: Please Put Physical Fitness In Preschools by Lori Cox

Lori Cox — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:27:49 +0000

I believe that introducing and encouraging a healthy lifestyle at an early age is essential and necessary for our families and for society.
I feel that preschools are a perfect place to create longterm healthy habits for children!
Learning about nutritional foods,the importance of sleep for a strong mind and body,and the teaching the joy of movement is a fantastic process of learning for our school systems to embrace.

Comment on Advocates For Preschool Fitness: Why Is The Fitness Industry Absent? by Marlo Larson

Marlo Larson — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:34:32 +0000

I’m so excited to read all this! This has been a heart string issue for me for quite a while now. I have been following the KidFit program for a couple of years, but have not had the funds to invest in it and make it a business. … but I keep having this nagging feeling that it’s what I need to do. And now, seeing the uprising in others expressing a concern–I think its on the move for change! I have been working on getting my Yoga Certification and hope to take the kids yoga cert course in the spring. I am not quite sure how it will all play out, but I know I need to do it and bring it into the lives of children. This will help them not only be aware of health importance, but will provide a holistic benefit and understanding. It will offer them an awareness of their bodies, help them to uncover the strength they have within and empower them to reach out beyond the immediate obvious in their lives. It can help with focusing and build self-esteem to name a few! I also hope to incorporate this practice as a tool for working with ADD kids in schools or out… possibly I will open a studio focused on helping those who often don’t get to experience extra curriculum activities due to money issues. I am looking forward to offering yoga classes for kids especially to help ward off some of the negative effects that technology is bringing into the lives of our children… It is so inspiring to see that there are others out there supporting what I see as well–the gap– the grown ups are all out there walking the treadmill and the kids, where are they? Well, their sitting in front of the tv! What’s wrong with this picture?

Comment on Advocates For Preschool Fitness: Why Is The Fitness Industry Absent? by Jen Lemieux

Jen Lemieux — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:28:20 +0000

I have been teaching sports and fitness classes in the preschool and kindergarten class rooms of 15 local schools for over 4 years. I started a company called Sports Stars for Kids because I too saw the tremendous need for children to learn these healthy habits at an early age. Each week I travel to preschools teaching them a different sport and fitness skill. It is a pleasure each day to know that I have made many children more confident with their gross motor skills and their ability to play sports.
Also, teaching children the benefits of healthy food and snacks is key even at this young age. Children really do learn from example and it is time for more adults to give these children better examples. If I can be of any help to anyone regarding this matter please feel free to visit my website at http://www.sportsstarsforkids.com

Comment on Preschool Activity Poll: How much time do you REALLY spend being active with your child? by Cleda Wallerson

Cleda Wallerson — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:47:28 +0000

I believe that physical education is very important for pre-schoolers. Parents have very busy schedules and as such, there is very little time in their day to take their children to the park which will help them to develop physically and socially. Instead these toddlers are fed “fast foods” and they are forced to watch TV programs for long hours. Planned pre-school programs could help to fill this gap.