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Optimal FNXN Episode 1 Outline Introduction: What we will cover: Health Wellness Fitness Chiropractic Strength Training Injury Prevention Rehab Mobility Nutrition Mindset Neurology Biohacks Introduction of Each Doctor Optimal Concept of the Week: “Postural Concerns” Ask the Doc: “How do I stretch the sciatic nerve” Final Thots: “Do Parents Have A Disconnect With Their Kids’ Health?” Nutrition: In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s.1 Data from 2015-2016 show that nearly 1 in 5 school age children and young people (6 to 19 years) in the United States has obesity.2 Backpacks: 2,000 backpack-related injuries each year, according to a national ER poll 55 percent carry loads greater than 10 percent of their body weight, according to a study of grade school kids 85 percent had discomfort and pain due to backpack use, according to a study of college students 80 percent had less pain and body strain when they changed how they loaded and wore their backpacks, according to a study of middle schoolers Cell phone/Tablet Usage: Kids under 8 look at mobile ones for an average of 48 minutes per day, according to a 2017 report from Common Sense Media. That's more than triple the average recorded four years earlier. When you factor in TV, total screen time tops out at about 2 hours and 9 minutes every day. The American Academy of Pediatricsrecommends no more than one hour per day of high-quality programs for children ages 2 to 5, and consistent limits for kids 6 and older. OptimalFNXN.com