I don’t know if any else has seen “Killer at Large,” a documentary about the rise of obesity and childhood obesity, but the interview with the grade school PE teacher did me in. This particular teacher talked about the percentage of his students who lack the motor programming to run. What this means is that these kids haven’t spent enough time running for their brains to figure out in what order their muscles need to fire in order to effectively carry out the movement. What?! Five and six-year-old kids who don’t know how to run? The Fitness Commander is speechless and angry, and the interview made me cry.
Kuddos to First Lady Michelle Obama for taking action. Check out this link to “Let’s Move,” Mrs. Obama’s four-pronged approach to combatting childhood obesity: Healthy Choices, Healthier Schools, Physical Activity & Accessible and Affordable Healthy Food. Click on the “Join” page to receive email updates about what you can do to help! http://letsmove.gov/
