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Increased
screen time is the most significant lifestyle
change affecting kids in the last ten years.
Kids today spend more time in front of a screen
than any other activity except sleeping. On
average,
they clock close to 45 hours a week fixed to
electronic screens. Not surprisingly, Institute
research and
other studies demonstrate a link between the
amount of time kids spend in front of screens
and their
risk of becoming overweight or obese. It’s
clear that we can no longer afford to talk about
the obesity
epidemic without talking about screen time.
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The first program to
help kids “Switch what they Do, View, and
Chew™”
As the childhood obesity rate skyrockets, countless
programs are working to help kids increase physical
activity and eat healthier foods. Switch™
- active Lifestyles from MediaWise®, is breaking
new ground by being the first obesity prevention
program in the country to give parents and communities
the tools they need to address all three major
contributing factors to childhood obesity: activity
level, diet AND screen time. The Switch program
makes it fun for kids to “Switch what they
Do, View, and Chew™.” The result is
healthier, happier kids. |
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Why Switch™?
The Switch program is unique because it is family-based
program designed to promote collaboration with
schools and communities. This program can help
parents and kids in your community get active,
manage their screen time , and make nutritious
foods part of their everyday diet. In addition,
Switch™ raises community awareness about
childhood health risks and solutions. Switch includes
all key stakeholders in the community and gives
families the tools they need to "Switch what
they Do, View, and Chew™". |
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