On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
Effects of media and technology on fitness
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2. NAME OR LOGO 2T
Technology has indeed changed mankind’s way of life. It mage
things simpler and easier for everyone. Everything is automatic and
timed. However, along with various technological advances, came the
decline in physical activity among people nowadays. Instead of going
out, exploring nature, or walking around the park, most of them would
rather stay at home and watch TV, play video games, or surf the
internet. This is a common situation which needs to be rightfully
addressed, especially among the youth.
3. NAME OR LOGO 3
Disadvanvantages of Social Media
•Lacks Emotional Connection
•Gives People a License to be Hurtful
•Decreases Face-to-Face Communication Skills
•Conveys Inauthentic Expression of Feelings
•Diminishes Understanding and Thoughtfulness
•Causes Face-to-Face Interactions to Feel Disconnected
•Facilitates Laziness
• Creates a Skewed Self-Image
•Creates a Skewed Self-Image
•Reduces Family Closeness
•Causes Distractions
4. NAME OR LOGO 4
Habits started in childhood and reinforced in the teen years
may become lifelong behaviors. Hence, both children and teenagers
need to be exposed to numerous messages regarding the importance
of making healthier choices about food and doing regular physical
activities. Though the proper use of media and technology, global
awareness shall be raised, which in turn would help disseminate
information about healthy food choices and beneficial forms of
workout.
5. NAME OR LOGO 5
This would also teach the youth on how to correctly
interpret nutrition facts on food labels as well as assess the
information that they learn from print, radio and TV
advertisements about the food that they eat.
When one finally learns how to use social media and
technology appropriately, he or she will be motivated to achieve
his or her own fitness goals by doing correct exercise and
achieving proper nutrition. In his way, media and technology can
be considered as helpful tools in maintaining health and fitness.