By Melissa Majumdar, RD, LN, CPT
A study published January 25, 2010 online in The Journal of Pediatrics found that adolescents who were more physically fit performed better in the classroom. The study compared California’s standardized test scores in a variety of subject areas for fifth, seventh, and ninth graders. Physical and aerobic fitness was measured with a one-mile time trial. For every one minute the mile time increased, test scores decreased by over a point. On average, overweight and obese performed significantly lower on the tests.
Dr. William J. McCarthy of the University of California in Los Angeles, the study’s researcher, states that "it's good to be both aerobically fit and to have a healthy body shape." These parameters are best achieved by regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Teaching kids at a young age how to eat whole, nutritious foods is one of the best gifts a parent gives. This sets children up for lower risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney problems not to mention a good immune system, healthy skin, and lots of energy. Children of all ages learn best by example. If Mom and Dad’s diet is high in processed, sugar- and fat-laden foods, junior’s diet will be too! If Mom and Dad are inactive, chances are the kids will pick up the same habits. Consider signing both you and your child up for Nutrition Counseling or Personal Training with EB Nutrition and start improving both of your health (and their test scores) now.
Hendry J. Physically fit students do better academically too: study. Reuters Health. February 25, 2010. Available at: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61P08T20100226?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a49:g43:r1:c1.000000:b31105346:z0. Accessed on March 10, 2010.
A study published January 25, 2010 online in The Journal of Pediatrics found that adolescents who were more physically fit performed better in the classroom. The study compared California’s standardized test scores in a variety of subject areas for fifth, seventh, and ninth graders. Physical and aerobic fitness was measured with a one-mile time trial. For every one minute the mile time increased, test scores decreased by over a point. On average, overweight and obese performed significantly lower on the tests.
Dr. William J. McCarthy of the University of California in Los Angeles, the study’s researcher, states that "it's good to be both aerobically fit and to have a healthy body shape." These parameters are best achieved by regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Teaching kids at a young age how to eat whole, nutritious foods is one of the best gifts a parent gives. This sets children up for lower risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney problems not to mention a good immune system, healthy skin, and lots of energy. Children of all ages learn best by example. If Mom and Dad’s diet is high in processed, sugar- and fat-laden foods, junior’s diet will be too! If Mom and Dad are inactive, chances are the kids will pick up the same habits. Consider signing both you and your child up for Nutrition Counseling or Personal Training with EB Nutrition and start improving both of your health (and their test scores) now.
Hendry J. Physically fit students do better academically too: study. Reuters Health. February 25, 2010. Available at: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61P08T20100226?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a49:g43:r1:c1.000000:b31105346:z0. Accessed on March 10, 2010.
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