CHD-2220 Study Guide - Final Guide: Michelle Obama, Sickle-Cell Disease, Asthma
12 Nov 2018
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Diseases, most common cause of death (pg. 416) Rates of illness rise during first two years of school because of exposure to sick children and an immune system that is still developing. 20-25% of u. s. children living at home have chronic diseases, asthma being the most common which has increased steadily over decades. Other diseases include sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and aids. These diseases are more severe and about 2 percent of u. s. children have them. Pe in schools, sports - pros, cons (pg. 425) Physical activity supports children"s health, sense of self-worth as physically active, capable beings, and cognitive and social skills necessary for getting along with others. Of u. s. students, half have no pe classes in a typical week, fewer than one-third engage in moderate-intensity activity for 60 minutes per day. Pe should be enjoyable, informal, focus on children"s personal progress and team contribution.
