Get the message?


SUPPORT TASK: While you skim the text, make a list of words you think might be important. These are your “key words”.


Many organisations try to persuade children to live healthy lives.


Prepare to read


The following leaflet gives information on this topic. 1 Before reading: Skim the text on your own. a Predict the message and the purpose of the leaflet. b Identify who the leaflet is aimed at.


Kids on the move


obese too fat, in a way that is dangerous for your health


SUPPORT TASK:


Do a class survey on: • How much television you watch per day or per week (including weekends)


• How much time you spend on computers, phones or other electronic games


• How much exercise you do per week


Do you need to enter the “Kids on the move” competition?


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The problem Did you know that:


• 40% of children do little or no physical activity in a week?


• 25% of children spend more than three hours a day watching TV?


The solution


If you want to be healthy, it is important to get moving. Join the “Kids on the move” campaign and follow the guidelines on this leaflet. Enter the “Kids on the move” competition by putting these ideas into action with as many of your friends as possible. Stand to win amazing prizes just by showing how much you and your friends love to move!


• One in four children has little or no interest in doing sport?


• 20% of primary school children are overweight or obese?


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