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Make a Difference
Limit Screen Time & Decrease Media Influence
Cara Karner MS, RD, LD, CDECatherine 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
Screen Time and Media Influence
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.
Pediatrics, 2006; Caroli, et al, 2004
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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.
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