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"If you can't find time for exercise, sooner or later, you'll have to find time for illness."

Did you know? America's children are getting fatter and more out of shape, according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report, released in November 2000. The report says the percentage of overweight children has doubled since 1980. Among the report's recommendations:

All children should receive quality (and daily) physical education, along with health education, recess and extracurricular activity.

Parents should set a good example by being physically active themselves.

After-school-care programs should provide regular (and safe) opportunity for physical activity.

Communities should develop and promote safe, close and well-maintained sidewalks, bike paths, trails and

recreational facilities.

Physical education should be promoted through a media campaign

For More Information on Fitness & Kids:

	ElectriKIDS - "inspires kids to lead a healthy, active lifestyle"
	KidsHealth - keep your child fit and healthy through good nutrition and exercise.
	KidsHealth - when too much exercise becomes unhealthy.
	KidsHealth - how to stay fit when you don't like "exercise"

	Medem - (do search under "fitness")
	Fitness for Youth
	Shape Up America
	American Council on Exercise
	American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
	American Yoga Association
	Women's Sports Foundation
	Girl Power! (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) - fitness tips and guidelines for girls
	Girls on the Run - program for girls that trains them for a running event and promotes a healthy self-image
	Safer Child Diet and Nutrition page for Your Baby and Child - nutrition guidelines, information on eating disorders
	Safer Child Dehydration page -- make sure your child keeps well-hydrated while exercising
	MayoClinic.com - staying fit and motivated during the winter
	Safer Child's Thoughts on Dieting
	Safer Child's Page on Substance Abuse (for information on Steroids)

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