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SCREEN TIME FACTS
* Children in the United States watch more than four hours of TV each day
* Number of 30-second commercials seen in a year by an average child: 20,000
* Number of minutes per week that parents spend in meaningful conversation
with their children: 38.5
* Number of minutes per week that the average child watches TV: 1,680
* Percentage of Oklahoma children (grades 9-12) who watch three or more
hours of TV on an average school day: 39
* Percentage of children ages 6-17 who have TVs in their bedrooms: 50
* Percentage of daycare centers that use TV during a typical day: 70
* Hours per year the average American youth spends in school: 900
* Hours per year the average American youth watches TV: 1,500
* Percentage of Americans who regularly watch TV while eating dinner: 60
Move More, Watch Less
The more time children spend watch television, the greater their risk of
becoming overweight. This is likely due to the displacement of physical
activity and increased caloric intake resulting from greater snacking
opportunities and poorer food choices.
What can you do? Start looking at the amount of screen-time that you and your
family get in an average day and finding ways to reduce that time and increase
your physical activity. It's a lot easier than you think, and the toolkit
below can help you get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much screen-time should I be getting?
A: Children under the age of 2 years = none. Everyone else, less than 2 hours
a day.
Q: Does the screen-time I get at work count?
A: No. However, if you have a desk job, try to take periodic breaks away from
your computer screen.
Interesting Facts
The average American household is comprised of 2.55 individuals and 2.73
televisions.
The average American watches 4 hours and 35 minutes of television each day.
One in four children under the age of 2 has a TV in his or her bedroom.
Related Topics
Strong and Healthy Oklahoma
Oklahoma Physical Activity & Nutrition State Plan
Kaiser Permanente Healthy Kids Watch Less TV Coalition
Center for Screen-Time Awareness
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