Food & Fitness Matter:
Raising Healthy, Active Kids (DVD: Spanish)
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LA COMIDA Y LOS EJERCICIOS CUENTAN:Creando Hijos Saludables y Activos
Hosted by George Lopez
The dramatic rise in childhood obesity is one of the most serious health problems facing our country today.
Reversing this trend starts with healthier habits at home. But parents can't do it alone. Many schools also play a role by serving unhealthy foods and cutting back on physical education and recess.Food & Fitness Matter provides parents the information and support they need to make changes at home and in their local schools.
In the video, health and nutrition experts explain:
- the causes for the dramatic increase in overweight kids;
- the health problems posed by the childhood obesity epidemic;
- how junk food at schools contributes to the obesity problem,as well as to learning and discipline problems.
The video also presents:
- practical tips for parents to improve diet and fitness at home;
- profiles of schools and districts that successfully switched to healthier foods;
- inspiration for parents to join together and press for changes in our schools.
FREE COMPANION GUIDE
Now Available: A free downloadable 21 page companion guide (English Only) for parent leaders, educators and health professionals that includes a summary of the video, sample discussion questions and handouts, such as fact sheets on childhood obesity, tips for healthier eating and creating school wellness policies. More Info
VIDEO REVIEWS
"A great springboard to get families and others excited about improving the health and well-being of our nation's kids."
- Dr. Francine Kaufman, Children's Hospital, LA
Author, "Diabesity: The Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic that Threatens America"
"Thank you for producing this wonderful video on one of the most urgent health concerns. We plan to use it in our ongoing public health education efforts to help empower parents and families to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic."
- Dr. Eloisa Gonzalez, Director, Physical Activity Program
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
"Highly Recommended. Upbeat, professionally done (with great editing), and is a steal at $14.95. The film dispenses valuable advice on how to implement a healthy lifestyle.... It stands out as an introduction to the problems of childhood obesity and nutrition, and is a good discussion starter...."
–Educational Media Reviews Online
"Highly Recommended. Presenting essential information at an affordable price...this upbeat, motivational video...features experts ranging from former Surgeon General David Satcher to Naked Chef Jamie Oliver who talk about practical ways that parents can take “baby steps” towards adopting an overall healthier family lifestyle (with a particularly welcome special focus on parent-led campaigns to remove candy and soft drink vending machines from public schools).
–Video Librarian
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