| Good health begins at a young age, and even before | | | | so they can learn that PE is fun, and playing outside is |
| the child leaves the womb. This means that mothers | | | | great. |
| should take special care with what they eat and do | | | | From ages 5 and up, developing healthy child habits will |
| during pregnancy. Regular light activity and a healthy | | | | continue. Many parents feed their children junk food |
| balanced diet will help mothers start their child off with | | | | and allow them to watch tv or play video games all |
| a healthy start from day one. This is very important, | | | | day. It is very important to limit sit down time and |
| especially to avoid birth complications. | | | | instead, make them stay active. Not only will they |
| In the first few years of life, breast feeding is | | | | develop good activity habits, but they will become sick |
| recommended. Breast milk makes healthy kids, and it | | | | less often and develop strong immune systems. A high |
| has been shown again and again in various research | | | | nutrient diet will also increase immunity defenses and |
| studies. It improves cognitive ability, and is much safer | | | | lead to a healthy body for many many years. |
| than formula that comes in powder form. If the mother | | | | Healthy habits begin early, and it is important to nurture |
| is unable to breast feed, then choosing healthy and | | | | them without being obsessive. Eating habits also |
| natural formula is recommended. | | | | develop at an early age, and you don't want your child |
| In the toddler years it is important to start feeding kids | | | | to become reliant on junk food and obsessed with |
| fresh foods and a healthy balanced diet. Avoid junk | | | | eating only mac & cheese. Some treats are fine, but |
| food, and only give it as a treat. Healthy kids should get | | | | everyday treats can become a health hazard. |
| a regular diet of fruits and veggies that is | | | | With obesity running rampant in children in the US and |
| recommended by their pediatrician. Teaching the child | | | | Mexico, it is important for healthy kids to stay healthy |
| the importance of activity is also a good idea at this | | | | and avoid obesity. When the child is old enough it may |
| stage. Encourage them to play and try fun activities | | | | be a good idea to discuss how being obese can hinder |
| together. Some mothers are getting their children into | | | | their health and harm them. Prevention is key when it |
| yoga and playing fun games like Wii Fit with their | | | | comes to children, which is why it is so important to |
| toddlers. This is an excellent idea because it teaches | | | | teach them to love their bodies and nurture it with |
| them that fitness is fun. Don't wait until elementary | | | | healthy foods and exercise. |
| school when they are forced to be active! Start now | | | | |