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Screen Time

Screen Time. What is it?. Explanation of Screen Time. Screen time is not related to how the media influences what you eat or your body image. It is how much time is being spent in front of media devices and being sedentary. Examples: Computers, cell phones, television, video games, .

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Screen Time

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  1. Screen Time What is it?

  2. Explanation of Screen Time • Screen time is not related to how the media influences what you eat or your body image. • It is how much time is being spent in front of media devices and being sedentary. • Examples: Computers, cell phones, television, video games,

  3. Why is it Important? • When children watch too much television, they have a high risk of being obese in the older years. • 8-18 year olds spend typically spend 4 hours in front of the tv, and up to 2 more hours in front of a computer screen or playing video games (outside of school). • http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/tv_affects_child.html

  4. Why is it Important? • Too much screen time can lead to not enough time with: friends, family, school work, physical activity, sports, and leisure activities. • Screen time can also influence an individual’s behaviour. • http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/tv_affects_child.html

  5. Why is it Important? • It can lead to: • Obesity • High Blood pressure • Heart Attacks

  6. Is Screen Time Bad? • No it is not. Too much of it is bad, especially when the individual is inactive. • It is beneficial in terms of learning programs.

  7. Need A Balance • A balance between screen time and physical activity • Will improve health, social aspect,

  8. Main Take Away • Long term too much screen time will impact your life greatly in the future. • After high-school many individuals stop participating in physical activity. • Finding a good balance now will help you establish a good routine for the future.

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