Date:  December 5th, 2006         

Key Points:

1. The utilization of computers and video games by our youth in addition to television viewing has reduced our youths' physical activity. As a result, it is important parents, teachers, and babysitters/day care centers focus on incorporating and teaching the value of physical activity. Holiday gift giving is a great opportunity to give toys that are fun and require physical activity.

2. Favorites include bicycles, tricycles, snow sleds, those cute little cars for tots that they can stand in and require leg movement to move.

3. Look for many of the new video games that are physically interactive combining the best of modern technology with physical activity.

4. Gifts for ball games including baseball, basketball, basic throwing and catching, and kickball give adults an opportunity to get some physical activity with their children - great for both.

5. Some inexpensive fun toys include Frisbees, a balance board, hopscotch mat, pogo stick, any size ball, and fun water bottle to keep hydrated.

6. Happy Holidays. Have fun and be safe!

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