Children and Nature Initiative: Rx for Outdoor Activity Training Presentation

The Children and Nature Initiative PowerPoint Presentation summarizes key studies on the rise in childhood obesity and ADHD, the physical and mental health benefits of nature, and explains why pediatric health care providers should consider prescribing outdoor activity.

Authors:

James Roberts, MD, MPH- Medical University of South Carolina; Representative, American Academy of Pediatrics

Joel Forman, MD- Mount Sinai Medical Center

Sophie Balk, MD- Children's Hospital at Montefiore