Over the years research studies have shown that parents' attitudes about exercise and weight loss play important roles in a child's weight loss effort. Overweight parents tend to have overweight children. For young children if one parent is obese the odds of the child being obese as an adult is threefold. Although the causes of obesity involve many factors, environment strongly influences the degree of overweight. Parents of overweight, and particularly obese children that are inactive, should have the child assessed by their pediatrician or a health-care professional before initiating any sport or strenuous exercise or activity.
Implement a child specific exercise and nutrition routine
Kids' activities need to be right for their age, size, and physical development.
Make sure your kids have the protective equipment for each sport or activity, including helmets for bikers. Saftey is the priority. Consult with your child pediatrican if muscle soreness occurs more than 72 hours post exercise Not all exercise is good for kids. Weight training and contact sports are areas where parents should be cautious. Set healthy goals. Competition is fine -- if it isn't overdone. Talk with the people who run your child's school or league team to gauge whether the attitude of coaches fits with your child's abilities.
Make physical activtiy a family thing Focus on purchasing toys and gifts that promote physical activity- ex rollerblades, jump rope Be sure to assign household chores- washing the family car, yard work, cleaning the house are forms of excercise Celebrate special occasions at fun physically active places- such as parks and swimming pools Add exercise to weekend plans (hike, fly a kite, swim). Plan one special physical activity event each week for the whole family (walk, hike, bike).
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