This video, as you will see, was done in 2003! Childhood Obesity is an even greater problem now than ever before. After you watch the video, ask yourself the questions you know you need answers to for your kids. Also, check out the link below the video to see what you can do to help your kids and, quite possibly, even yourself if need be. Watch the video now.
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Showing posts with label How You Can Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Childhood Obesity: The "Fast Food" Effect!
We all know that childhood obesity in America is growing at an alarming rate. Between 10-15% of children in American today ARE considered obese. This statistic does not include any children that may be at-risk for becoming obese.
Many factors for this include improper nutrition, lack of proper daily exercise, Low to no exercise activities such as watching television, playing video games, etc.
All of these factors contribute to these high rates of obesity in kids but what I think is THE factor is what I call "THE FAST FOOD EFFECT". I am not saying that consuming fast food occasionally will make you fat but kids who eat fast food regularly are at high risk.
With today's economy the way it is and with many families leading such hectic lives both with work and school as well as with activities after school and work, many times instead of families eating healthy nutritionally balanced meals; they are turning to the Fast Food for the quick meal. This quickly becomes a habit in the lives of many people and some children end up eating fast food meals almost every day.
Eating like this on a regular basis will add up over time to your kids overall growth to an almost detrimental level. Even if your child eats fast food 2-3 times a week, they can add an additional six pounds to their weight every year. Think of what it maybe if they ate fast food everyday??
So, what can you do?
Be Informed! Know what is in the foods your kids are eating. What are the calories and fat grams in the foods. How much sugar is in their diet. Find healthier alternatives to eat when you are out and about. Show your kids by example and eat foods, yourself, that are healthy.
Saying "never again" to fast food is not the answer. But, by cutting down the amount of fast food that they consume a week, a month, a year will eliminate the risks of what fast food can do on childhood obesity.
Take a Sneak Peak At How to Improve Your Child's Healthy Eating!
Many factors for this include improper nutrition, lack of proper daily exercise, Low to no exercise activities such as watching television, playing video games, etc.
All of these factors contribute to these high rates of obesity in kids but what I think is THE factor is what I call "THE FAST FOOD EFFECT". I am not saying that consuming fast food occasionally will make you fat but kids who eat fast food regularly are at high risk.
With today's economy the way it is and with many families leading such hectic lives both with work and school as well as with activities after school and work, many times instead of families eating healthy nutritionally balanced meals; they are turning to the Fast Food for the quick meal. This quickly becomes a habit in the lives of many people and some children end up eating fast food meals almost every day.
Eating like this on a regular basis will add up over time to your kids overall growth to an almost detrimental level. Even if your child eats fast food 2-3 times a week, they can add an additional six pounds to their weight every year. Think of what it maybe if they ate fast food everyday??
So, what can you do?
Be Informed! Know what is in the foods your kids are eating. What are the calories and fat grams in the foods. How much sugar is in their diet. Find healthier alternatives to eat when you are out and about. Show your kids by example and eat foods, yourself, that are healthy.
Saying "never again" to fast food is not the answer. But, by cutting down the amount of fast food that they consume a week, a month, a year will eliminate the risks of what fast food can do on childhood obesity.
Take a Sneak Peak At How to Improve Your Child's Healthy Eating!
Monday, September 22, 2008
How To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy!
Kids these days seem to be more and more interested in food that "tastes great" but is so NOT good for their overall health. Chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese seem to be the mainstream diet for many children. We , as parents, have such a difficult struggle to get our children to eat healthy foods. Getting children to eat healthy needs to be a "whole-family affair". Your children need to see you eat healthy! The motto: "Do as I say AND Do as I do!"
Here are some suggestions to help you make the transition to healthy eating in your home:
1. Keep track of what and how many snacks your children eat in a day. If they want something healthy like an apple, a bagel, or some fruit, they can have it without asking. Keeping track of how many snacks is also important because even "too much of a good thing" is bad for your kids health.
2. Make sure there are more vegetables on the dinner table. Make sure that you have a variety of vegetables available and when you find ones that they like, keep them always available. Try to serve the vegetables in many forms; i.e. smashed, baked, with other ingredients, etc.
3. Show your kids that food can be fun! Serving dinner in many different forms and using recipes that your kids can adapt to their own tastes makes dinner more fun, and gets them to eat better.
Healthy eating takes time but is worth it in the end. Your kids will adjust and eventually won`t miss the candy and chips that they used to munch on. Everyone will benefit from the change.
Take a Sneak Peak at How You Can Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy!
Here are some suggestions to help you make the transition to healthy eating in your home:
1. Keep track of what and how many snacks your children eat in a day. If they want something healthy like an apple, a bagel, or some fruit, they can have it without asking. Keeping track of how many snacks is also important because even "too much of a good thing" is bad for your kids health.
2. Make sure there are more vegetables on the dinner table. Make sure that you have a variety of vegetables available and when you find ones that they like, keep them always available. Try to serve the vegetables in many forms; i.e. smashed, baked, with other ingredients, etc.
3. Show your kids that food can be fun! Serving dinner in many different forms and using recipes that your kids can adapt to their own tastes makes dinner more fun, and gets them to eat better.
Healthy eating takes time but is worth it in the end. Your kids will adjust and eventually won`t miss the candy and chips that they used to munch on. Everyone will benefit from the change.
Take a Sneak Peak at How You Can Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy!
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