Glencoe Health

Introduction
America on the Move, or AOM, aims to improve health and quality of life by promoting healthful eating and active living for individuals, families, communities, and society as a whole. Its slogan, “Steps to a Healthier Way of Life,” reflects its belief that people can take control of their health through small, specific changes in their daily routines. You can learn more about this organization’s various free programs, tools, and resources through its Web site.

Link to explore:
America on the Move Foundation
http://www.americaonthemove.org/

Directions:

• Follow the link above to the America on the Move home page and click on “Individuals.”
• Click on the links at the left of this page labeled “Tools for Success” and “The AOM Program.” Read through these sections of the site as well.
• Lastly, click on “For Schools” and read about AOM’s school-based programs. After examining all these parts of the site, answer the following questions:

1			What two specific steps does AOM recommend for avoiding weight gain?
2			How long does it take to complete the AOM challenge?
3			List three things you can do on the “My AOM” home page.
4			According to the site, what percentage of children are overweight?
5			What is the “energy balance”?