Transcript Importance of Physical Activity

Nutrition and Fitness for
Children
TYRELL THOMAS
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CHILD'S ACTIVITY
LEVEL AND NUTRITION
(FOR PARENTS)
 How to increase
children’s
activity
 Activities
children can do
 Importance of
physical activity
 Positive and
Negative Affects
 Risks
 How to be
involved
Physical Activity
Ways to increase Physical Activity
 Get involved with sports
 Reduce sedentary activities
 Participate in outside events
 Give incentives
 Show how they can be fun by demonstration
Physical Activities Kids Can Participate In
(through school or town leagues)
 Sport
 Soccer
 Softball, Baseball, Teeball, Little Leauge
 Football, Flagfootball, Midget Football
 Basketball
 Cheerleading
 Dance
 Gymnastics
 Karate
Physical Activities Kids Can Do at Home
 Video Games
 Wii Fit
 Xbox Kinect
 Outdoor Activities
 Walking
 Playing in Yard
 Sports with Neighborhood Friends
 Household Work
 Walking or taking care of pets
 Chores
Importance of
Physical
Activity
 Keeps children busy
 Keeps children in
shape
 Keeps children out
of trouble
 Demonstrates health
life choices and
habits
 Promotes social
behavior
 Teaches importance
of being healthy
Positive affects of Physical Activity on the body
 Increase bone health
 Increase endurance
 Builds muscle
 Decrease risks of obesity
 Decrease risk of disease (diabetes, heart disease)
 Keeps healthy
Negative affects of Physical Activity on the body
 Risk of injury
 Development of bone and joint problems at an early
age
Risk of Kids Living a Sedentary Lifestyle
 Poor Social Skills
 Higher rate of obesity
 Various health problems
 Poor foundation and perspective of how to maintain
a healthy life style later in life
 Learning how not to take care of oneself
What Can Adults (Parents, Siblings, Grandparents, Friends,
etc.) Do to Encourage the young to Do Physical Activity?
 Lead by Example
 Participate With Them
 Make Activities Fun
 Educate and Demonstrate
 Support
-Importance
-Ways to Promote Good
Nutrition
-Balanced Meals
-Affects on Body
-Affects on Behavior
-Affects into Adulthood
Nutrition
Importance of Good Nutrition in Children
 Builds Good Foundation for the Rest of their Life
 Maintains Healthy Lifestyle
 Decreases Risk of Disease
 Supplies body with Necessary Vitamins and Minerals
 Helps Child Through Time of Growth
 Good Nutrition Makes Kids Feel Good and Energized
Which Enables Physical Activity
Ways to Promote Good Nutrition
 Limit Frequency of Snacks
 Supply Healthier Snacks That Taste Good
 Share Videos and TV Shows Where the People are
Talking About or Engaging in Good Nutrition
 Lead by Example
 Cook Healthy
Preparing Balanced Meals for Children
 Shop Smart
 Go Online and Search Websites and Blogs with
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Information on New Healthy Meal Ideas
Remember the Importance of Portion Size
Use Locally Grown Fresh Ingredients When
Available
Cut extra Sugars, Sodium, and Fats and Search for
Healthy Alternatives
Fruits and Vegetables Can Be Disguised in Some of
Kids Favorite Meals
Affects of Good Nutrition on the Body
 Increases Immune System
 Helps Build Muscle and Strengthen Bones (along
with physical activity)
 Healthy Inside Means Healthy Outside
 Eating Well Maintains a Good Healthy Body Weight
Poor Nutrition's Affect on a Child’s Moods
 Excess Sugars Can Make Children Hyper and Then
Make Them Crash
 Being Unhealthy Can Lead to Not Feeling Well
Which Puts a Child in a Poor Mood
 Anger Issues and Behavior Problems Can Result
Good Nutrition’s Affect on Child’s Mood
 Healthy = Happy
 Reducing Sugars and Fats Can Stabilize a Child’s
Mood for the Better
 Being Healthy Makes You Feel Good Which Makes
for a Positive Attitude
Affects of Poor Nutrition into Adulthood
 Starting Young with Good Nutrition Can Translate
into Adulthood
 Poor Nutrition as a Child Can Lead to Diabetes,
Heart Disease, Cancers, and other Medical Problems
as an Adult
 Being Obese as a Child Can Cause Bone and Joint
Problems into Adulthood
Using Food as a Reward
 Kids Should Still Be Able to Enjoy a Treat
 Use Food as a Reward for Good Behavior or Doing
Well With Eating
What Can Adults (Parents, Siblings, Grandparents, Friends,
etc.) Do to Promote Good Nutrition?
 Lead by Example
 Show That Good Healthy Food is Not only Beneficial
but Tastes Good
 Support Child
 Remain Positive
 Monitor