Youth Fitness Debate Stresses Lifelong Habits
Frederick YMCA coordinator Jan Whitmore says youth fitness is lagging as students spend long hours on screens and end physical education after ninth grade. She advocates balancing modern life with regular activity and collaborating with Frederick County schools to create continuous programs. Teachers note ninth graders pursuing aerobics may continue, while others say busy schedules interfere.
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Jan Whitmore
Frederick
Ws Whitmore
Frederick County
Gus
Sre
Sara
Whitmore Sai
Singanore High School
Barbara Ferguson
Becca Calhoun
Jana Shaw
Jill Carey
Stephanie Tymoch
YMCA
Kerry Blau
Gaithersburg
Buz Linganore High School
Mofid
Leana Moses
Frederick Court Club
Ms Whitmore
Ms. Whitmore
Nutrition habits and exercise programs for U.S. youth
A 1986 University of Minnesota study highlights teens poor eating patterns from chips to candy bars and soda. Nutritionist Debra Joski urges balanced intake, warns about marketing to children, and explains protein myths. Teachers and Y officers promote lifelong activity with Quick Fit to build regular exercise among girls, boys, and younger children.
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University of Minnesota
Debra Joski
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ms. Joski
Baby exercise craze hits infants and toddlers nationwide
Babies join gym classes and buy BabyCise gear as parents seek bonding time and skill development. Pediatric experts warn passive infant exercises add little physical benefit, while supporters cite improved coordination and parent child interaction. Gymboree and Playful Parenting expand with home sets and franchised programs.
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Scripps Howard News Service
America
Robert Pagano
Matchbox Toys
Dyment
Gymboree
San Mateo
Calif
Conmor Toy Corp
Playful Parenting
California
Gary Zeibert
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