Did You Know?

• About 9 million Americans, ages 6-19, are overweight.

• The more active you are, the more calories you burn.

• To lose weight, your body must burn more calories than it takes in; To gain weight, your body needs to take in more calories than it burns.

• Exercising helps your body grow.

• Your heart is a muscle-the strongest muscle in your body-and it needs exercise to stay strong.

• Physical activity can help reduce feelings of depression, anxiety and stress.

• Obesity is the number one health problem among American kids. . Over 300,000 deaths each year in this country are due to unhealthy weight gain, a result of poor diet and lack of physical activity.

• Regular physical activity can help you build healthy bones and muscles.