Intent, Action, Information...

There has just been a report released by the Institute of Medicine, an influential independent body that advises the federal government on health policy. It recommends
1. at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day in schools

Woah!

a.) They're obviously doing very little now! - so why the huge leap
b.) Even more importantly! the massive science that proves you can get all the massive benefit in about 15 minutes a day!

Just another example of the real-reason behind the obesity epidemic...poor communication of infomation, knowledge...

It's astonishing that millions & millions $ spent to state something that not only is beyond the target audience's realistic expectation, BUT even worse is appalling misinformation.

*** Fitness is simple.
a.) Make muscles move
b.) Go as hard as you feel comfortable for a few minutes.
... Enjoy the feeling

So the simple solution for schools - PLAY!


 For the record here are the other recommendations by the 'Institute'

• considering excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. It urged food companies to improve nutritional standards for foods marketed to people under 18 years old, recommending that mandatory standards be considered at all levels of government if the companies don't adopt their own.
• Doctors should more aggressively screen patients and counsel obesity prevention, and employers should promote healthy eating and offer health coverage for obesity-related services, the report said.
• Schools, in particular, should be a "national focal point" for obesity prevention, because children spend up to half their waking hours and consume as many as half their daily calories there, the report said.