In the past four decades, Obesity rates in the United States have soared among all age groups. This rise in obesity rates has affected our youth in alarming fashion. Childhood Obesity has increased more than fourfold among those ages 6 to 11. One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Whether your child is at risk of becoming overweight or currently at a Healthy weight, you can take proactive measures to get or keep things on the right track.
Set a good example. Make sure you are getting the exercise you need and that you are eating healthy. Invite your child to go on a walk or bike ride and support exercise as a family
Have healthy food in your home. Kids eat what is offered and what is provided in the home. Make sure to have healthy food on hand for snacks and cook healthy meals for your family.
Click HERE ON KIDS EAT RIGHT and you will find ton’s of good tips to set up a healthy environment in your home. You don’t have to be a Diabetic to eat healthy recipes. That’s are they really are crated with less carbohydrates. Everyone would benefit from eating these types of meals.
Click here Diabetic Recipes Pinterest.. I love my collection of recipes and still add to it to this day!!
With Walktober right around the corner start thinking about the challenge you want to give your family. Walk at least once a day with purpose as a family. Make a 30 day goal to get your exercise in and walk instead of doing what your normally day. Waltober is so known about that I think you will see people around town taking on the challenge. It cools off in Oct but before it get’s too cold it’s nice to be able to get some exercise in Oct.
