CARE MANAGEMENT 3 MAKE FITNESS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), children and adolescents should have 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily. Adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. Aerobic types of exercise: Walking/Jogging - Take the entire family, including the pets, for a walk/jog at your local park. Cycling - Plan a 5-mile bike ride with the entire family. Muscle-strengthening types of exercise: Rope Climbing, Rock Climbing - Plan a rope/rock climbing outing with the family. Sit-Ups - Compete with a family member to see who can do the most sit-ups. Bone-strengthening types of exercise: Hopping, Jumping, Skipping - Compete with a family member to see who can do the most jumping jacks. Basketball, Volleyball –Team up with other families in the neighborhood to build teams. * Talk to your doctor before engaging in any type of physical activity. * Stay hydrated while exercising. http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/children/ what_counts.htm http://www.superkidsnutrition.com/5-fun-ways-to-makefitness-fun-for-the-whole-family/ mm_mnl_0416 PREVENT ACCIDENTAL MEDICATION OVERDOSE Every year, more than 70,000 children go to the emergency room because they were given too much medicine! Read the instructions carefully. Medicine may be prescribed to be given in either milliliters (ml) or teaspoons. One teaspoon is almost five times more than one milliliter. That is a big difference! In addition, medicine should come with a dosage tool (cup, syringe, etc.) so that you give the correct amount. If it does not, ask for one! If the medicine is to be given by teaspoon, do not use a kitchen spoon. It may not be an accurate measurement. Always ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about your child’s medication. mm_mnl_0715 CommunityHealthChoice.org
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