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no doubt that our society is dealing with an overweight/obesity problem.
Many experts in the nutrition and physical education fields firmly believe
television is a major contributor to the problem. Unfortunately, children
seem to be watching more television and playing more computer games while
they should be participating in some type of physical activity.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
.65pt;margin-left:3.3pt" align="justify"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Well,
there is a new trend in exercise that is a virtual reality experience that
looks to be fun for everyone. It�s a �GameBike,� also known as a
revolutionary plug in and play video game controller. The GameBike
transforms gaming into a truly interactive experience. Imagine
controlling every movement on the screen with your own body movement. You
can control steering, speed, turns, strategy, and more. </font></p>
<p align="justify"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font size="2">It is
compatible with most video game systems. The player has the option to
play against the computer, or connect additional GameBikes and compete
against friends. The bike works with any of the 50+ speed-related games
that are popular today, including many car, off-road, speedboat, and
motorcycle racing games. </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
.65pt;margin-left:0in" align="justify"><font face="Verdana" size="2">In order to
combat this obesity epidemic, is important to incorporate nutrition and
physical activity into our daily lives. Eating a well balanced,
nutritious diet is certainly paramount. Physical activity is key in
keeping our bodies fit. It is still a good idea to limit television time
and to get outdoors whenever possible. Remember � it is important to do
everything in MODERATION. </font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
.65pt;margin-left:3.3pt" align="justify"><font face="Verdana" size="2">The
American Academy of Pediatrics has suggested that children reduce screen
time to a maximum of two hours per day. Meals should not be consumed
while watching television. It appears that our metabolic rates become
lower while watching television. If food is consumed during this time, we
are more apt to gain weight. </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
.65pt;margin-left:3.3pt" align="justify"><font face="Verdana" size="2">The
numbers 5-2-1 are helpful in the crusade to reduce obesity levels. Five
stands for the number of fruits and vegetables we should eat daily. Two
stands for the maximum number of hours one should spend watching
television or spending time on a computer. One stands for the minimum
amount of time an individual should spend doing some type of daily
physical activity. </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
.65pt;margin-left:3.3pt" align="justify"><font face="Verdana" size="2">The
GameBike was recently promoted at the Healthier U.S. Fitness Festival on
Capital Hill. It was demonstrated continuously throughout the day as part
of a display by the League of American Cyclists to show how even in bad
weather cycling can be a great sport. The entire day passed and at no
time were any of the GameBike seats without riders. </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
.65pt;margin-left:0in" align="justify"><font face="Verdana" size="2">This could
be a new and exciting way to making exercise more fun for everyone! All
families are apt to benefit from spending more time together. By eating
right and increasing family physical activity and proper nutrition, we can
ameliorate obesity as a major public health crisis.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:.65pt;margin-right:3.3pt;margin-bottom:
.65pt;margin-left:0in" align="justify"><font face="Verdana" size="2">For more
information about nutrition, or to check out the new U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) food pyramid, you can check out
<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.mypyramid.gov/">
www.mypyramid.gov</a>. </font></p>
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article was brought to you by the Eat Well/Be Fit Committee. This
town-wide committee is composed of concerned professionals consisting of
the Needham Board of Health, Needham Public Schools, Beth Israel Deaconess
Hospital Needham, Nutritionists, Physicians, Needham Park and Recreation
Department, TRIAD, Needham Physical Therapy, the Massachusetts Department
of Public Health and local residents and businesses.</font></p>
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