Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Kids need P.E. more than R & R

by Eddie Schissler, Lakeside Elementary School
http://www.sun-sentinel.com

Children in the United States are in danger of becoming the fattest adults in history. One of the best ways to stop this trend is to provide more time for physical education during the school day. Children sit all day at school and when they get home, all they want to do is sit and play video games.

Lack of exercise causes laziness, obesity and lower brain function. Increased physical activity cuts fat, which helps lower the risk of diabetes. When kids exercise in P.E., they get into a habit of participating in more physical activities. Exercise could increase brain function and could help fight depression

More exercise not only increases muscle mass, but it decreases laziness and obesity while increasing brain power.

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