| Did you know that around 10% of kids aged four to | | | | playing, too. Thus, it becomes contagious. |
| five were overweight? That is double the rate 20 | | | | These leagues are great because there are usually |
| years ago. Isn't it about time we do something about | | | | two practices during the week and a game. So, you |
| this? | | | | are looking at a total of three days of intense physical |
| The best way to prevent childhood obesity is to | | | | activity. Even with a not so healthy diet, if the kid can |
| promote healthy living, a healthy lifestyle. Diet, exercise- | | | | burn calories, it will go a long way to preventing |
| those types of things. It's not that easy, however. | | | | childhood obesity. |
| Most kids have no desire to change their ways. Kids | | | | Once you get them active, you can focus on the hard |
| who do not like vegetables do not like vegetables. | | | | part...DIET! How do you get kids who hate healthy food |
| Health doesn't matter to them at that age. That makes | | | | to eat healthy food? The best way is to gradually |
| it the responsibility of us adults to take charge and | | | | introduce healthy foods into their meals. For instance, |
| learn strategies to get our kids active. | | | | most kids love spaghetti. Did you know that most |
| The best way to prevent your child from becoming | | | | spaghetti sauces contain a full serving of vegetables? |
| obese is by keeping them active. Telling your kid to go | | | | Not only that, they have tomatoes, onions and garlic. |
| outside and run a mile isn't going to accomplish | | | | But, guess what? Kids have no idea it is healthy for |
| anything. Kids want to have fun. If they are turned off | | | | them. |
| by physical activity, it can be hard to turn them back | | | | Tomato sauce can be used in hundreds of ways. Get |
| on. Because of this, it is important to give them fun | | | | creative with it. Put it on chicken or pork. Get creative. |
| activities to do outside. | | | | What you want to then do is make them eat just a |
| Kids like playing. It is in their nature. So, give them | | | | spoonful of whatever vegetable the rest of the family |
| something to play. Nearly every community has a kid's | | | | is eating that night. Your kid will fuss, but will eventually |
| soccer, baseball or basketball league. These are great | | | | get used to it. Then, you can gradually up the dosage. |
| instruments in getting your kids to be active. | | | | Preventing childhood obesity is all about lifestyle. If you |
| For one, they are with other kids. They get to be | | | | can get your kids to be active and eat healthy, you will |
| active and be social at the same time. Seeing other | | | | be winning the battle. And, you will be saving your kids |
| kids out playing, makes them feel that they should be | | | | from a hard life. |