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Fit Kids First is a new initiative hosted by WTAJ News Anchor Carolyn Donaldson. Fit Kids First focuses on the health and well-being of children across Central Pennsylvania. Join Carolyn every Monday on WTAJ News at 5:30 p.m.Have a Fit Kids First tip or story idea? Email Carolyn at cdonaldson@wtajtv.com.
Fit Kids First
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Fit Kids First - Swimming at Kepler Pool is a Summertime Must!
It's "Exercise with your Kids" Week - and a time you can begin a family activity that cools you off. Howard Long, of the YMCA... -
Fit Kids First - Healthy Kids Club Could be for you!
It's "Exercise with Your Kids Week" and throughout this week on WTAJ News, we'll bring you "Fit Kids First" stories that you might be able...
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Fit Kids First - Soccer Shots
Soccer is a growing in popularity in our region and for parents with young kids there's a new program in our region that's sure to kick...
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Mixed Martial Arts is for Fit Kids too!
Mixed martial arts is one way to get and stay in shape and for some fit kids, it's a great way too.
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Healthy Kids Camp at ProCare is a Super Hero's home
It's a bird, it's a plane, ---it's a pint-sized super hero - who's training for a healthy life! This Healthy Kidz Camp at ProCare Health and...
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Fit Kids First - A Kids Band and Much more!
In our Fit Kids First segment, meet some kids who are taking their musical talent to another level with the release of their first CD. ...
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Students Help Choose New Healthier Choices for School Breakfasts and Lunches
Now that school is out for summer, school dieticians are hard at work in one are district setting up their lunch menus for next school...
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Fit Kids First - Dance Movement as Part of Teaching
A new Dance Movement course for Teachers is underway at Penn State Altoona.
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A New Well Kids Summer Camp is Coming to St. Francis
A new kids summer camp is coming to St. Francis University.
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First Lady unveils new Plate program to beat Childhood Obesity
The First Lady show us how a plate is now at the center of beating the childhood obesity problem.
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Calories Count
"That's loaded with calories!"
"Are you counting your calories?"
When people talk about the calories in food, what do they mean? A calorie is a unit of measurement - but it doesn't measure weight or length. A calorie is a unit of energy. When you hear something contains 100 calories, it's a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it.
Calories aren't bad for you. Your body needs calories for energy. But eating too many calories - and not burning enough of them off through activity - can lead to weight gain.
Most foods and drinks contain calories. Some foods, such as lettuce, contain few calories. (A cup of shredded lettuce has less than 10 calories.) Other foods, like peanuts, contain a lot of calories. (A half of a cup of peanuts has 427 calories.)
You can find out how many calories are in a food by looking at the nutrition facts label.
How Many Calories Do I Need?
There's a big difference between how many calories a kid needs versus an adult. To find out how many calories you need, how many calories are TOO many, and how your body uses calories.
"Are you counting your calories?"
When people talk about the calories in food, what do they mean? A calorie is a unit of measurement - but it doesn't measure weight or length. A calorie is a unit of energy. When you hear something contains 100 calories, it's a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it.
Calories aren't bad for you. Your body needs calories for energy. But eating too many calories - and not burning enough of them off through activity - can lead to weight gain.
Most foods and drinks contain calories. Some foods, such as lettuce, contain few calories. (A cup of shredded lettuce has less than 10 calories.) Other foods, like peanuts, contain a lot of calories. (A half of a cup of peanuts has 427 calories.)
You can find out how many calories are in a food by looking at the nutrition facts label.
How Many Calories Do I Need?
There's a big difference between how many calories a kid needs versus an adult. To find out how many calories you need, how many calories are TOO many, and how your body uses calories.
Why Be Fit?
There are a million reasons why you should be fit- you'll feel great with more energy, you'll build a healthy heart and strong muscles, and you'll have fun becoming fit by finding new activities you can enjoy with friends, family, or on your own! WTAJ's Fit Kids First program, sponsored by Altoona First Savings Bank, is here to help you learn more about what it takes to get fit and give you the tools to stay fit!
There are a million reasons why you should be fit- you'll feel great with more energy, you'll build a healthy heart and strong muscles, and you'll have fun becoming fit by finding new activities you can enjoy with friends, family, or on your own! WTAJ's Fit Kids First program, sponsored by Altoona First Savings Bank, is here to help you learn more about what it takes to get fit and give you the tools to stay fit!
Food Pyramid Game
Child Immunization Schedule
Body Mass Index
Know Your BMI
FYI, your BMI is PDI.
Huh? Would you like a translation? Here it is: For your information (FYI), your body mass index (BMI) is pretty darn important (PDI).
Did you know you had a BMI? Body mass index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Too much body fat is a problem because it can lead to illnesses and other health problems. BMI, although not a perfect method for judging someone's weight, is often a good way to check on how a kid is growing.
Calculate Your BMI
The best way to determine your BMI is to have your doctor do it for you. That way, you'll know the number is accurate and your doctor can discuss the result with you. If you're interested, you also can figure out your BMI on your own.
To use Preferred Care's Kids Health BMI Calculator- CLICK HERE
FYI, your BMI is PDI.
Huh? Would you like a translation? Here it is: For your information (FYI), your body mass index (BMI) is pretty darn important (PDI).
Did you know you had a BMI? Body mass index is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. Too much body fat is a problem because it can lead to illnesses and other health problems. BMI, although not a perfect method for judging someone's weight, is often a good way to check on how a kid is growing.
Calculate Your BMI
The best way to determine your BMI is to have your doctor do it for you. That way, you'll know the number is accurate and your doctor can discuss the result with you. If you're interested, you also can figure out your BMI on your own.
To use Preferred Care's Kids Health BMI Calculator- CLICK HERE
