Commercial Free Childhood Summary

It is no secret that we as a country are overweight, sedentary and generally unhealthy. This is not only true for adults but also for children. For children ages 8-18 is estimated that including when they are multitasking children consume an average of 7 hours and 11 minutes of screen media time per day. (Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood , 2016) This book discussed the theory that by remaining sedentary we are not only hurting our bodies but also limiting the potential of our brains. Spark talks about the relationship of exercise and the brain and how it can make a difference in making us healthier, happier, and smarter with a change in our physical activity. Book
In my own life, I discovered the connection to exercise and emotional health long ago. A
So, when we were given this assignment this book is the one that really peaked my interest. During the book’s introduction Ratey states, “The sedentary character of modern life is a disruption of our nature, and it poses one of the biggest threats to our continued survival.” (Ratey, 2008). This line struck me because of a recent vacation. Last year I went to visit my best friend in Missoula, Montana from Southern, Illinois while there I noticed a profound happiness among its residents, there also appeared to be less stress and an abundance of culture, art, innovation, and sense of