Willow Ridge Infographic - Food Systems Planning and Healthy

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DID YOU KNOW?
NATIONWIDE...
AT WILLOW RIDGE...
48%
12%
Kids Walked or Biked
to School in 1969
Kids Walked or Biked
to School in 2009
4%
20%
1.4%
Percentage of kids that Walked or
Biked to School in 2014
Obesity Rate for kids
aged 6 to 11 in 2010
Obesity Rate for kids
aged 6 to 11 in 1963
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BENEFITS OF
WALKING & BIKING
More Physical Activity
Children who walk or bike to school get about 20 minutes
more physical activity daily than those who are driven to
school.
Better Grades
Active students tend to have higher academic achievement
and are more attentive during class.
Improved Emotional Health
Physical activity can reduce anxiety and depression.
Healthy Adulthood
Children who are physically fit are more likely to be healthy
in adulthood.
Better Navigators
Children who walk to school have a better understanding
of their neighborhood and are more able to navigate
independently than those who are driven to school.
Stronger Social Skills
Children who travel independently tend to have a better
sense of community and play more often with peers.
Responsibility
Wear bright colors in daytime. When dark, wear light-colored
clothing and something with reflective material.
Be Predictable
Walk single file and stay on the sidewalk.
Cross Safely
Use designated crossing locations. Be respectful of crossing
guards. Always stop at the curb edge; look left, right, and
then left again; when it is clear, walk cautiously and
deliberately, looking around the whole way.
Be Alert
Make eye contact with drivers who may be turning. Watch for
cars backing up.
Keep the Volume Down
If listening to music through headphones, keep the volume
at a level where you can still hear cars, bike bells, and
warnings from other walkers and runners.
Don’t Walk & Talk (On a Cell Phone)
If you must use a cell phone, stop walking and find a safe
area to talk.
Be Aware of Stranger Danger
Choose a walking route that is often used by other walkers,
joggers, and cyclists. If you see someone suspicious, be
prepared to change your course or go into a store or public
building to avoid them.
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Walking and biking to school is a great opportunity for
children to learn responsible behaviors and practice
independence.
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Food Systems Planning and Healthy Communities Lab | University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Phone: 716-829-5177
healthycommunities@ap.buffalo.edu