Children's Health

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With childhood obesity at an all time high, parents need to be concerned about their child’s nutrition and fitness. Diabetes in children and other health problems, along with confidence and self-esteem issues plague overweight children. Proper nutrition and fitness are key factors in your child’s overall health.

Getting involved in your child’s nutrition and fitness can help them to create a lifetime of health. Many families benefit together, learning to eat better and move more. Simple changes or substitutions in meals can make counting calories effortless.

Fun activities like outdoor games and family exercise help to make exercising fun, instead of the dreaded chore many kids (and adults) think it is. The health benefits of exercise are tremendous, we’ll help you find activities your child will love.

The following topics will help you understand childhood obesity, ways to change poor eating habits, what a child needs nutritionally, and how to keep your child (and even your family) active.

Childhood Obesity

BMI Chart

Growth Charts

New Food Pyramid for Kids

Lunch Ideas

Healthy Recipes for Kids

Healthy Foods for Kids

Fast Food Nutrition and Substitutions

Fitness for Kids - Ideas and Activities

 

 

 

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