Success StoryToo Much Sit, Not Enough Fit



Too Much Sit, Not Enough Fit

Author: Michelle House

Planning Unit: Laurel County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The popular and seemingly harmless thing to do is be online, in front of a gadget, and/or sit inside when there is real life to live.  Caregivers are afraid to allow children to be outside unattended and often their energy is spent on devices; with the obesity epidemic this needed addressed.

Partnering with a local independent school, the Laurel County Nutrition Education Program assistant met with the third through fifth graders six times to discuss healthier food and behavior choices.  61% of those students improved screen time to only be used for homework.  71% of those same students had an increased level of physical activity.  While child safety is an issue it needs to be realized a healthy balance is important between sit and fit.






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