-You have 206 total bones in your body.

-Not only does laughter improve our moods, laughter can reduce stress, help fight infection, and reduce pain.

-A diet that includes caffeine will increase triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure.

-The kidneys have a higher blood flow than the brain, liver, or heart.

-There are over 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke – 200 of which are deadly, and 60 cause cancer.

-The average U.S. child spends 20% of his/her waking time watching TV.

-The average child gets less than 15 minutes of vigorous activity a day.

-Thirty percent of youths (10-19 years) have negative or neutral attitudes towards physical activity.

-Grade school students are 24% more active than high schoolers.

-You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.

-Consuming chocolate was once considered a sin during the 16th and 17th century.

Georgetown Independent School District

Williams Elementary

Last Updated August 20, 2009