Backpack Facts BINGO

This bingo card has a free space and 24 words: Over 79 million students in the United States use a backpack to carry their school supplies, 55% of students wear a backpack heavier than the recommended weight which is 10% of the student’s total body weight. (e. g.  A student weighing 100 lbs should have a backpack weighing 10 lbs or less)., In one study which included  American students ages 11-15 years old, 64% expressed back pain due to the weight of their backpack., More than 2,000 injuries  related to  heavy backpacks were treated in hospitals and doctor’s offices in 2007., A study conducted on the effects of backpack education awareness on  student behavior, found 8 out of 10 middle school students had less back pain when taught the proper loading of the backpack., Boston University researchers found 85% of college students self-reported they have experienced discomfort and/or pain from wearing their backpack., The recommended height of a backpack should extend 2 inches below the shoulder blades and a little above waist level., Improper wearing of backpack can cause straining of back muscles, It is recommended items which are the heaviest be placed towards the child’s back. For example, large textbooks should be placed towards child’s back to equal the weight distribution within the backpack., Items that move frequently should be placed where they cannot move to ensure proper loading., If the backpack is too heavy or over packed, student can carry item in arms to lessen the weight of the backpack., If the backpack is excessively heavy, the student can use a rolling backpack with wheels (contingent upon school policy)., when your backpack is snug to your body it helps to keep the weight close to you and decreases chances of back pain. The recommended tightness of the straps allows the backpack to rest, Straps that are wide and padded are best - narrow straps can dig into your shoulders and restrict circulation, When selecting a backpack, look for: An ergonomic design  The correct size: never wider or longer than your child's torso and never hanging more than 4 inches below the waist, Hip and chest belts to help transfer some of the weight to the hips and torso, Multiple compartments to better distribute the weight, Backpack awareness day is informative, No one should carry more than 25lbs in their backpack, Backpack Awareness day is September 20, Backpack awareness day educates people on the correct way to use a backpack to avoid injuries, A child who weighs 60lbs should carry a maximum weight of 5lbs, Wearing a backpack improperly can cause leaning to one side. and Wearing a backpack improperly can cause posture problems.

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