Transcript Slide 1

Hours or Less of
Screen Time a Day
Adapted from Presentations Created by the Consortium to
Lower Obesity in Chicago Children – www.clocc.net
By: UNL Extension
Presentation Goals
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identify:
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Two activities that count as screen time.
Recommended daily limit for screen time.
One reason why you should limit screen time.
Two specific ways you can reduce screen time.
In Your Opinion…
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How much time do you spend daily watching TV,
playing on the computer, and playing video games?
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Can you list some reasons we should reduce screen
time?
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What are some active alternatives to screen time?
What is Screen Time?
Limit your screen time to 2 hours or less a day!
 Watching TV
 Watching movies
 Surfing the web
 Playing video games
 Playing computer games
 Playing on handheld gaming devices
Too much screen time may lead to:
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Gaining weight
Poor sleep
Poor grades in school
Being more aggressive
Why Reduce Screen Time?
 Active play
 You will have more time for riding bikes, playing with
friends, etc.
 Reduce gaining unnecessary weight
 Sitting to play video games/watch TV may cause you
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to gain weight.
Your body will benefit from active play.
Why Reduce Screen Time?
 Sleep better
 Being more physically active helps you sleep better
at night.
 Eat healthier foods
 Commercials often show foods that are not as
healthy and should only be eaten occasionally.
Facts about Screen Time
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How much time do kids spend watching TV a
day?
 About 3 to 4 hours of TV a day
How can you reduce your screen time?
Remember to track your progress using the check your progress sheet.
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Fun Ways to Get Active &
Reduce Screen Time
Bike riding
Walking/hiking
Swimming
Frisbee
Hide-and-go seek
Building snowmen
Play at the park
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Board games
Reading/go to library
Dancing
Playing musical
instruments
Drawing or writing
Basketball
Arts and crafts
Soccer
Make Screen Time More Active
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Do something active while watching TV
 Stretch, yoga, and/or lift weights
Challenge your family or friends to see who can do
the most pushups, jumping jacks, or leg lifts during
TV commercial breaks
Choose video games that encourage physical
activity
Get up and move/walk during commercials
Try to Avoid
 Turning on the TV right after getting home
 Eating in front of the TV because you don’t
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realize how much you are eating
Screens in bedroom
 Create a screen-free bedroom
 Kids with TV’s in room tend to watch 1.5 hours more TV a day
Review Time
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Name two activities that count as screen time.
What is the recommendation for the daily limit for
screen time?
Identify one reason why you should limit screen
time.
Identify two specific ways you can reduce your
screen time.
Take Home Message for
Screen Time
 Screen time counts as watching TV, playing
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video games, or using the computer
Limit screen time to 2 hours or less a day
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Decrease screen time by 30 minutes a day until you
get to less than 2 hours
 Less screen time = more activity
Activities & Resources
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Limit TV Time Agreement:
www.nourishinteractive.com/free_printables/en/agreem
ents.agreement_limiting_tv_time.pdf
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Fun Ways to Break Up TV Time:
http://www.letsmove.gov/kids-step-4.php
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