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An
increasing number of children are obese, and
if no intervention is made, 80% of them will
stay overweight as adults. This can put them
at risk for many medical problems, including
diabetes, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, and sleep apnea. Obesity can
also adversely affect their self-esteem
An important
way to help your child with weight loss,
maintaining a normal weight and develop
healthy habits is to encourage him to
participate in regular physical activity.
This can include participating in a physical
education class in school or extracurricular
sports at school or in the community.
Everyone can
benefit from regular exercise. A child who
is active will:
- have
stronger muscles and bones
- have a
leaner body because exercise helps
control body fat
- be less
likely to become overweight
-
decrease the risk of developing type 2
diabetes
-
possibly lower blood pressure and blood
cholesterol levels
- have a
better outlook on life
In addition
to the health benefits of regular exercise,
kids who are physically fit sleep better and
are better able to handle the physical and
emotional challenges that a typical day
presents - be that running to catch a bus,
bending down to tie a shoe, or studying for
a test. |
