Nutrition Obesity Teaching 
SHAPE America
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. We met every other week for 30 minutes during advisory time.
Physical Education Update
MARCH 14, 2023
It raises some interesting questions about our perception of the causes of obesity, hunger and lack of activity. tags]physical education,obesity,childhood obesity,inactivity,exercise/code> [/tags] Hi Readers, I just received this email from long-time reader and physical educator, David Flax of South Africa.
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PE with Palos
MARCH 11, 2022
The inactivity of children has turned childhood obesity into a global epidemic and according to Benioff Children’s Hospitals , media use has been identified as a main contributing factor. As teachers, it is important to educate your students on the benefits of good nutrition, and work to introduce them to some healthy snacks.
PE with Palos
JANUARY 15, 2020
Eating a poor quality diet high in these types of foods is linked to a higher risk of obesity, depression, digestive issues, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and early death. Teaching students at an early age the benefits of eating healthy and avoiding fast food is a great way to lower our youth’s risk of obesity.
Growing Healthy Kids
AUGUST 18, 2021
"Because a poor diet is linked to cancer, obesity, heart disease and diabetes, public health authorities have long endorsed a diet rich in fruits and vegetables." --source: CDC's 2015 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System Most Americans eat far less fiber than they need, consuming only about a 1/3 of what they need.
Growing Healthy Kids
AUGUST 25, 2021
On another occasion I was asked to teach a series of nutrition workshops for kids who have been abused and/or neglected living in a residential shelter. Dietary fiber plays a critical role in the prevention of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and colon cancer. After all, we are Growing Healthy Kids, one child at a time!
PLT4M
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness. Incorporate nutrition education as part of the school curriculum.
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