10 Reasons Kids Need Stretch-n-Grow

10. For the first time in 100 years,todays children have a lower life expectancy than their parents due to obesity and sedentary lifestyles.(World Health Organization)

9. One in five children in America are

 overweight.(American Academy of Pediatrics)

8. children ages 2 to 5 watch 25.5 hours of TV 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 kids.

6. Preschoolers involved in physical activity have fewer chronic health problems.(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. 40% of elementary kids already display heart disease risk factors.(i.e. obesity, high cholesterol,hypertension and inactivity) (American Heart Assn.)

2.85% of elementary kids cannot pass a simple fitness test.

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