Top 10 Reasons Kids NEED Stretch-n-Grow
10. Today’s children have a lower life expectancy than their parents due to obesity and sedentary lifestyles. (World Health Organization)
9. One in four children in Kansas are overweight or obese. (Kansas Health Statistics Report)
8. Children ages 2 to 5 watch 25.5 hours of television a week. This is linked to the increase in childhood obesity (American Academy of Pediatrics).
7. Many habits are formed by the time a child starts school. Be a part of instilling healthy habits in your children!
6. Preschoolers involved in physical activity have fewer chronic health problems than those who are sedentary (American Fitness & Aerobic Assn).
5. All children should participate in a regular form of exercise appropriate for their development level and physical health status (American Academy of Pediatrics).
4. 85% of children diagnosed with Type 2 (adult on-set) Diabetes are overweight (Diabetes Research Center).
3. By the age of 12, an estimated 70% of our children have developed the beginning stages of hardening of the arteries. (Bogalusa Heart Study)
2. Less than 7% of all children and adolescents consume the recommended 3 servings of vegetables per day. (Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine)
1. ‘Cause kids love Stretch-n-Grow!! Over One Million Stretch-n-Grow Stars since 1992!
9. One in four children in Kansas are overweight or obese. (Kansas Health Statistics Report)
8. Children ages 2 to 5 watch 25.5 hours of television a week. This is linked to the increase in childhood obesity (American Academy of Pediatrics).
7. Many habits are formed by the time a child starts school. Be a part of instilling healthy habits in your children!
6. Preschoolers involved in physical activity have fewer chronic health problems than those who are sedentary (American Fitness & Aerobic Assn).
5. All children should participate in a regular form of exercise appropriate for their development level and physical health status (American Academy of Pediatrics).
4. 85% of children diagnosed with Type 2 (adult on-set) Diabetes are overweight (Diabetes Research Center).
3. By the age of 12, an estimated 70% of our children have developed the beginning stages of hardening of the arteries. (Bogalusa Heart Study)
2. Less than 7% of all children and adolescents consume the recommended 3 servings of vegetables per day. (Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine)
1. ‘Cause kids love Stretch-n-Grow!! Over One Million Stretch-n-Grow Stars since 1992!