Health should be a top priority for you as you raise your children. When you start young, you can set your child up for a long and healthy life, just by promoting healthy behaviors now. Childhood Obesity Statistics have shown that when a child is obese, they’re more likely to continue to struggle with the… [Continue Reading]
Ways To Add Exercise To Your Child’s Day
July 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Childhood obesity has become a growing problem in many countries. Some situations are so bad that children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be isolated to older, overweight adults. As parents, it is your responsibility to help keep your child’s weight and health in check. A great way to… [Continue Reading]
Owning a Dog May Help Combat Childhood Obesity
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A recent study conducted at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia indicates that owning a dog may be the remedy for hours spent in front of the television or computer screen, which contribute to childhood obesity. The study showed that children aged five to six years of age were 50 percent less likely to be overweight… [Continue Reading]
Why Play Is So Important For Children
March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever noticed how your child looks ready for a nap when they come inside after an afternoon of playing? Who wouldn’t want to take a rest after several hours of running, jumping, yelling, and laughing? Not only does physical play benefit a child physically, it has countless mental and social benefits as well…. [Continue Reading]
Childhood Obesity Comes From What Children Eat Not What They Watch
March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Guest Post by Dr. Joe Kosterich Here is the bottom line. Childhood obesity is a problem. It is a function of the foods children eat both at home and at school. The people responsible for feeding children are parents not advertisers. Running the line that it is all to do with advertising allows adults to… [Continue Reading]
