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Make a Difference. Limit Screen Time & Decrease Media Influence Cara Karner MS, RD, LD, CDE Catherine Robinson MS, RD, LD, CDE. Today . Only 50% of children regularly participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Only 36% of children have daily PE.
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Make a Difference Limit Screen Time & Decrease Media Influence Cara Karner MS, RD, LD, CDE Catherine Robinson MS, RD, LD, CDE
Today • Only 50% of children regularly participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. • Only 36% of children have daily PE. • 75% of pediatricians report that unstructured play has decreased • 97% of pediatricians report that time in front of the computer/TV replaces unstructured play. Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Physician Specialty PanelHarris Poll Online, 2005
Today U.S. Children watch TV an average of 20-30 hours per week. They view 40,000 ads per year. Advertising exposure is related to childhood obesity, poor nutrition, cigarette and alcohol abuse. Screen Time and Media Influence Pediatrics, 2006; Caroli, et al, 2004
Available Transportation • We walk less • Watch TV and eat while in a vehicle • Exert less energy
Summary • Don’t let the media influence you • Spend more time being active • Spend less time in front of the computer/TV or game.