Let me be blunt: our children are fat and they are getting fatter.
While there are many views on the solution to the problem of the epidemic-one thing is clear: it begins in the family.
Here are 5 key strategies for raising healthy, fitter children.
This one can be touched with the harsh. I don't know how many times I've heard parents tell me, "he only eats fries." If the free version of every meal, I'd probably only eat them too if I were 4. As parents of our work is not easy. Despite the fact that the big food companies would have us believe children should not be placed for what they eat. Soothing whining baby bomb sugar/fat/salt does the trick short, but making empty high calorie content of food daily option will send them down a very unhealthy way.
No matter what you just go out there and play. Take the initiative and bring children out or community centre or indoor swimming pool, if it's raining outside. On this account, so let a little rain stop you? The raingear and go in some puddles.
With non-traditional work schedules and dual income families meal times are often on-the-go, fast or even at all. In addition to the obvious benefits of usually healthy food it makes for a great family bonding time and reduces the likelihood of children smoking, drinking and drug use. To do this at any cost.
Counter point # 1? No! Should encourage the provision of choice in the context of a healthy diet. Children choose the recipe, pick their own fruit/vegetables and have some say in food, as well as help with training. This will enable them to make decisions.
Or individual sport-something active. Even if your kids are less focused on sports, there are a number of active parameters will appeal to a wide range of interests. In addition to helping keep children fit, as part of a team or sport in General, can foster interaction, cooperation and self-respect.
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