Laurie Willis

Exercise and Fitness Laurie Willis

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-111) and index.; Examines the problem of childhood obesity in the United States, addressing the importance of physical fitness and exercise. Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. Teenagers Are Too Sedentary / Josephine Marcotty -- 2. Schools Should Take Charge of Student Fitness / David Satcher -- 3. Families Should Take Charge of Kids' Fitness / Susan J. Grosse -- 4. Communities and Families Should Take Responsibility for Healthy Diets / Deborah Douglas -- 5. Schools Should Make Nutrition Education Part of the Curriculum / Claire Drummond -- 6. Childhood Obesity Is Caused by Several Factors / Katti Gray -- 7. Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Program Is Wasteful and Intrusive / Michael Tennant -- 8. Exercise Seen as Priming the Pump for Students / Debra Viadero -- 9. Alternative Sports Can Help Improve Physical Education / Ron Schachter -- 10. Technology Can Help Improve Physical Education / Naomi Dillon -- 11. Playing Sports Teaches Life Skills / Scott Ganz, Kevin Hassett -- 12. Parents and Coaches Should Be Aware of Sports-Related Concussions / Rhiannon Potkey -- Appendix -- What You Should Know About Exercise and Fitness -- What You Should Do About Exercise and Fitness -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index -- Picture Credits. Contributor Bio:  Willis, Laurie B01