Exercise: It's Good for You!

Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate, linked in part to increases in sugar and fat consumption, and a shift toward more sedentary activities. Exercise: It's Good for You! offers a brief introduction to a health-conscious lifestyle for youngsters, with an emphasis on exercise. Beginning with a shot of two kids staring, zombie-like, at the television (the standard whipping boy) while eating junk food, the program follows the pair of couch potatoes as they learn about becoming more active, practicing good hygiene, and eating nutritious foods, while working together with parents. In addition, the video features a basic overview of the circulatory and skeletal systems, as well as a discussion of how exercise improves emotional health. Recommended. Aud: K, E. (E. Gieschen)