BECOMING EDUCATED ON HEALTH AND FITNESS  FOR OUR CHILDREN

 

 

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Childhood Obesity Statistics

 Did you know that individuals who have obesity during their childhood have 3 times a higher risk of mortality in their adult life? Many people and children do not realize the side effects of their unhealthy lifestyle habits. By consuming high calorie foods that contain amounts of fat and sugar, the energy that is not burned off will store as fat in the body and can overall lead to obesity. Therefore, exercise and physical activity can help create a healthy lifestyle and can help prevent child and early adult mortality.Two women smiling

 

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What are physical activities that individuals can do?

-       Swimming

-       Get involved in sports

-       Run or jog

-       Dancing

-       Yoga

 

Read for more: Physical Acitivty Recommendations for Children

 

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How can we inspire to create a better and healthier community for children?

 

By providing schools with healthier lunch options, children will become more exposed to better food choices. Schools can also proivde standing desks for their students to help reduce sedentary activity. Along with a gym and equipment for children to use in schools, they will become more motivated to exercise.

 

 

 

 

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Angelou Pagdayunan takes full responsibility of the information posted. The information on this page represents that of Angelou Pagdayunan and not that of California State University, Sacramento.