Tue, Nov-28-00, 09:49
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Forum Founder
Posts: 37,424
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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I still have my Participaction badge from way back. I had to keep a log of all the exercise/sport/activity I did, then handed it in to the school. Kids were awarded a badge - different colours depending on activity level - gold, silver, bronze, red and blue. Mine was bronze.
I think the demise of the Participaction program is just another sign of our time - the priority and push on our kids is toward technology. Art and music programs have been slashed, now physical fitness. The studies are proving that Canadian and American kids are getting fatter and less fit. *note the article I posted yesterday in the Media forum about Obesity in boys* .
Government and policy makers just don't get it. They are diverting billions of dollars into "health" care, which in my opinion should be renamed SICK care, and removing all investment in preventive measures that will keep tomorrow's consumers OUT of the health/sick care system.
Now I'm ranting. Better go have another coffee, and better yet, go for a long walk!
Doreen
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