a look into future generations
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Most people are worried about the Recession but there is a bigger threat! Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona said, “The Greatest Threat To Our National Security Is Pediatric Obesity.” Today there are over 22 Million obese children in the U.S. alone and this is the FIRST GENERATION WHERE PARENTS MAY OUTLIVE THEIR CHILDREN… Heard About It On Slideshare.NetTRANSCRIPT
FUTURE GENERATIONS
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE…Copyright 2009
By 2030, 86% of the U.S. will be Overweight
DID YOU KNOW: By 2048, ALL of the U.S. adults will be at least mildly Overweight
Direct Costs of Obesity are over $127 Billion
DID YOU KNOW: 85% of Health Care costs are from Behaviors that can be prevented
Only 22% Meet Basic Activity Levels
DID YOU KNOW: The Recommended Level of Physical Activity is 150 Minutes/Week
Why Are People So Lazy?
DID YOU KNOW: People are spend nearly 3X’s less time with family due to Technology
Technology = Sedentary Lifestyle
DID YOU KNOW: Technology is by Far Considered the Most Sedentary Activity
How Do We Address This Problem?
DID YOU KNOW: 62% of parents say video games have no effect on their child
Is Playing Outside The Solution?
DID YOU KNOW: The Disappearance of Kids Playtime is the most pressing issue today
Is The Health Club The Solution?
DID YOU KNOW: Only 16% of the U.S. Population Belong to a Health Club/Gym
DID YOU KNOW: The Top Reason People Discontinue Working Out Is Boredom
Conventional Can’t Be The Only Option
Empty Boring
So What Do We Do Now?
INSANITY: is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results
Could The Solution Be Technology?
DID YOU KNOW: There are over 1 Billion Personal Computers Worldwide: It is our Life
Technology Magnetizes People!
DID YOU KNOW: The Average Consumption of Screen Time Is Over 40 Hours/Week
What About Using Video Games?
DID YOU KNOW: 81% of Adults 18 – 29 and Over Half of the U.S. Play Video Games
The Video Game Industry is $54 Billion
DID YOU KNOW: It’s Larger then Movies and Has Over 200 Million Monthly Gamers
97% of Teens Play Video Games
DID YOU KNOW: Influential Spending Power Is Over $2 Trillion In Sales Worldwide
So Lets Use Games To Be Active
DID YOU KNOW: Nintendo Wii is the Best Seller ever with over 50 Million Units sold
Active Gaming Makes Fitness Fun
DID YOU KNOW: 86.2% of Teens state Fun as the most important element in their life
ACTIVE GAMING IS A SOLUTION
THE FUTURE IS YOUR CHOICE…For More Information On Facts & References, Contact [email protected] or 303.371.5800
Copyright 2009