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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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Karate offers a Fit Way for kids to stay in shape
The recent Healthy Kids Day in State College showcased several area groups in the business of getting kids active - including getting some kicks and elbows in... -
Let's Move! Flash Workout Featuring Beyonce
NAB Education Foundation is coordinating a "Let's Move! Flash Workout" featuring 16-time Grammy Award winner Beyoncé in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's initiative aimed...
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Taste Testing some Healthy Lunch options at one Middle School
A National program backed by the N.F.L. - "Fuel up to Play 60" aims to curb childhood obesity. In one local middle school, students got the...
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Healthy Kids Day Coming to State College Area YMCA
In today's Fit Kids First, we focus on family fitness and a special day coming to one area YMCA.
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YMCA - A Cool Place to Hang out!
Most teens today spend more time electronically engaged - that is texting, emailing and chatting on line and on a cell phone than doing just about anything...
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Play a Game of Charades for Fun and Fitness!
Parents and kids: Schedule a game night: Play games with the kids that incorporate physical activity, such as Charades. Get active!
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Parents need to Limit a Child's face time with a Computer screen
Limiting Computer time for all kids online will hopefully prompt them to get outside or at least more active than sitting in front of a...
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Altoona Teachers Plan Free Walk/Run for Healthy Kids and More!
In this week's Fit Kids First, we're taking a look at the impact teachers can make on their students - even in the efforts to...
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Your local YMCA - A Community Resource in the Business of Healthy Kids
Here's one community resource that's in the business of healthy kids...and families.
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Hula Hooping - Artform or Exercise
Remember the Hula Hoop craze of the 1950's? Let's look at the modern day version that's getting kids hooping here in Central PA -...
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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
