by admin | Sep 16, 2016 | Child Obesity, Health Exercise
Can you see your kids battling the risks of obesity throughout childhood and later on? Certainly not! But the sad reality is that one in three American kids are overweight or obese. Being a responsible parent, you don’t want your kid to be that “one.”
Therefore, in addition to serving them healthy food, encourage them to do daily exercise. Yes, exercise which can be any physical activity, including running, skipping, jumping, cycling or simple walking.
Add exercise to their daily routine and help them grow into healthy adults with strong bones, muscles and flexibility while keeping the threat of obesity at bay. So, don’t delay! Start motivating your kids to exercise daily or take part in sporting activities at their school.
For your convenience, have a look at the infographic given here to learn the benefits of exercises for your kids along with the various types they can enjoy.
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by admin | Aug 5, 2016 | Child Obesity, Kids
With the rate of child obesity having almost tripled since 1980, America has more than earned yet another title: “The Fatter Nation.” Surprisingly enough, many health surveys consider obesity a bigger health crisis than smoking and drug abuse. Childhood obesity has become one of the top concerns among American parents today. Their concern is justified since obesity is the root of numerous health risks, like asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, spikes in cholesterol levels, and even cancer. Overweight children are often bullied and are not fit to take part in any physical activity, thereby developing inferiority complexes, depression, and a sense of loneliness.
A dire consequence of child obesity was articulated by the former U.S Surgeon General, Richard Carmona. He said, “Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and physical inactivity, we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.”
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