101. Food, Health and Exercise [23:25]
Studies indicate that nearly 25% of all school-age children are overweight and another 12% have been diagnosed as obese. Clearly, poor eating and exercise habits are a significant problem for today's youth. This program delivers a clear, concise explanation for how this dilemma has arisen and, more importantly, how it can be remedied.
102. Body Composition and Flexibility [28:29]
Physiologists and fitness experts describe what is meant by body composition and indicate some healthy ranges. Viewers learn about the dangers of too much extra fat on their frames. Good nutrition and everyday physical activity are encouraged. In the segment on flexibility, students learn the risk of injury that comes when stretching and flexibility are ignored.
103. Cardiovascular Fitness [27:06]
This program explores the cardiovascular system of the human body and its critical role in overall health. Students learn that above all, they should aim to live active, energetic lives and engage in some form of aerobic activity virtually every day. Emphasis is placed upon the high payoff that results from a heart-healthy lifestyle and on the fact that many aerobic exercises and activities are simple and fun.
104. Muscle Strength and Endurance [28:54]
This program demonstrates the importance of strength training in maintaining overall fitness. Students learn that muscle helps to metabolize calories faster and that strength training works hand-in-hand with the other components of fitness. Muscle endurance is singled out as an aspect of fitness that helps us perform at a high level whether we are doing day-to-day chores or trying to rise to one of life's arduous challenges.
105. Understanding Eating Disorders [26:04]
Combining expert commentary with memorable stories of real teens, this program introduces students to three major eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating. The warning signs, symptoms and dangerous health deficits of each disorder are explained as well as the underlying emotional and psychological underpinnings.
106. Maintaining a Healthy Weight [27:58]
This program explores successful techniques for maintaining a normal, healthy weight while explaining the health benefits. Four factors to maintaining a healthy weight are addressed: good nutrition, regular physical activity, positive thinking, and effective coping techniques. Also addressed are the dangerous health hazards of obesity, fad dieting, and eating disorders.
107. Ten Reasons to Get and Stay in Shape [23:24]
As important as teaching young people how to eat right and exercise is giving them the motivation they need to make fitness a part of their everyday lifestyle. This program clearly demonstrates the major benefits of fitness. Students also get important tips on which sports provide the best fitness results and how to stick to a fitness program.
108. To the Max: Understanding the New Diet and Exercise Guidelines [15:24]
One-fourth of all school-age children are overweight and one-eighth are obese making excess weight the most common problem facing today’s youth. This entertaining program shows students how they can improve their health by eating smarter, eating smaller portions, exercising more and understanding basic information about nutrition and food labeling. In one sequence, viewers follow Justin, a typical fifth-grader, through his day of super-sized fast food, too much TV and video games and little exercise.
109. Portion Distortion: Seeing the Healthy Way to Eat [18:46]
The goal of this program is to teach children how to correctly measure food portions using everyday, easy-to-understand analogies. For example, a protein portion should be about the same size as the palm of your hand. The program teaches viewers the difference between supersized portions and nutritionally correct portions. Once children understand the right food portions for their body and metabolism, they can make healthy judgments about food portions at every meal, every day, for long-term health.
