- 1. Keeping Fit:Its Family Fun!
2. Childhood Obesity on the Rise In the past 30 years,
Overweight is the number of regarded as the most overweight
children common nutritional has doubled.disorder in American
children. It is estimated that one in five children in the U.S. is
overweight. 3. Consequences of Childhood Obesity Overweight
children are at a greater risk for: Heart disease Joint problems
Sleep apnea Poor self-esteem Hypertension Concerned about your
childs weight? Visit the Type 2 diabetes pediatrician for an expert
Early puberty evaluation of his or her Depressionheight, weight,
and growth patterns. 4. Why Children Are Overweight Lack of
exercise as our kids activity levels have decreased, their
waistlines have increased. High fat/low nutrition food prepackaged,
processed, and take-out foods often replace the healthy, balanced
meals our kids should be eating. While genetics can occasionally be
a factor, poor lifestyle choices are typically the culprit. 5.
Solutions Luckily, parents hold the key to raising fit,healthy
kids! By incorporating simpleactivities and healthy eating into
thefamily routine, parents can help theirchildren reach and
maintain anappropriate weight. 6. Fun Ways to Get Your Family
Moving Play classic games like red light/green light, tag, and
hopscotch. Swing like a monkey, climb like a spider, then stretch
like a cat when youre done. Sweep, weed, shovel, and clean up
chores are exercise, too. Keep equipment handy for impromptu use
toss a Frisbee and a kickball in your trunk. 7. Making Good Food
ChoicesDo This . . . Not That!Eat snacks and meals at regularly
Grab whatever you can, wheneverscheduled times.you can.Be a good
food role model for yourPut broccoli on juniors plate andkids. KFC
on yours.Offer fresh fruit, pretzels, and milk Offer gummy bears,
chips, andfor snacks. soda for snacks.Serve high fiber cereal for
Serve donut holes for breakfast.breakfast.Do you feel full? Clean
your plate! 8. Good Choices . . .We are always advising children to
make goodchoices now we need to do the same thing! It isour
responsibility as the adults in childrens lives tomake good choices
on their behalf. At The CreationStation, we are committed to
supporting your childshealthy lifestyle by providing daily
exerciseopportunities and nutritious snacks. Together, we canraise
happy, healthy children!
