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Dangers Of Too Much TV

Many children watch almost 4 hours of TV a day and too much TV can be dangerous to children.

TV takes away from better things such as:

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Playing
Exploring
Time With You

Children who watch too much TV are also known to:

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Eat Junk Food
Exercise Less
Be Overweight

The computer is no exception. Though the computer may provide more learning opportunities, children on the computer are not moving around.

Healthy children must play actively and move around to develop strength and stamina!!!

Healthy Snacks | Importance of Breakfast | Mealtime | Too Much Television


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Contact us at
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Food Programs
109 Governor Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 1-888-942-3663

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Last Updated: 02-12-2010

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