I MPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND EXERCISE FOR CHILDREN Tiffany
Chen
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W HY IS N UTRITION AND F ITNESS I MPORTANT Many kids today are
considered overweight or obese Children are spending more time on
watching TV or playing on the computer instead of exercising Many
parents let there children eat a fast food regularly because it is
convenient A great deal are not getting a healthy balanced
meal.
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I MPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS It is essential for a
there growth and development. It helps calm there energy and helps
muscle and bones. Healthy eating habits help student think clear
and focus. Good nutrition helps with better education
performances
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I MPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND FITNESS Helps prevent nutrient
deficiency and poor bone health Teaching health eating habits at a
young age will help student develop the skill to eat health as
adults Regular exercise is an important part of children staying
healthy
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H EALTHY E ATING H ABITS Help prevent health issues such as
eating disorder, cavities, and obesity. Around 1 out of 3 children
in the united states is considers overweight or obese. Obesity can
lead to a numerous different other health condition including type
2 diabetes high blood pressure high cholesterol
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H OW CAN WE HELP Help children developed health eating habits
Provide students with nutritional snacks There should be a wide
variety of snacks such as vegetable, fruits, would grains, milk,
and water. Students should have limited portion sizes Eat at the
dinner table with children Set a good example Changing your eating
habits will help teach children by example Dont reward children
with special food or sweets This keeps children from thinking that
certain food are better than others
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H OW CAN WE HELP Dont let kids skip breakfast. Eating a healthy
breakfast has proven to improve problem solving ability, memory and
verbal skills, and creativity. Limit portion sizes Limit sugar and
salts Make sure children have at least 60 minutes of moderate
exercise almost everyday. Sports and outdoor games are a great way
for children to get moving
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G ET KIDS MOVING An important part of a healthy lifestyle for
kids is to keep them active Limit the amount of hours your child
spends on the TV or computer School aged children should spend
about 1 to 2 hours on watching TV and the computer There are lots
of activities and sports kids can play for exercise Basketball,
soccer, tag, swimming, bicycling, hiking, baseball, skating,
hopscotch, jump roping If its cold turn on some music indoor and
let them dance If its snowing let them go sledding.
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S CHOOL AGE CHILDREN NEED 2-4 serving of fruits and 3-5
vegetable Vegetable vegetable to soup Fruits Apples and Carmel dip
Apples with low-fat yogurt 6-11 servings of whole grains Spaghetti
and meatballs 2-3 serving of dairy Milk Cereal with skim of 1% milk
Cheese and crackers Pudding. 2-3 serving of protein Grilled chicken
Eggs Turkey sandwich
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H OW TO DEAL WITH PICK EATERS Serve something new with a small
portion of a favorite food Limit liquid beverage so that children
dont fill up on them Try new foods with your children Try only one
food at a time. Children might be more eager to try new food if
they help make them Make food look more interesting to eat my
making a food collage
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G REAT RESOURCE TO CHECKOUT Choosemyplate.gov: has great
resourced for meals and eating on a budget NutritionForKids.com:
resources, books, handouts, and information EatRight.org:
information on deficiency, food and nutrition information
Kidshealthy.org: has lots of nutrition information and ideas, and
information and safety tips on fitness. Jonesboro.org: has
information on parks where kids can be active and information on
the City Stars community sports for kids to play
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R EFERENCES http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_chil
dren_teens.htm http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/overwei
ght_obesity.html http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/stay
ing_fit/exercise.html
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/importance-good-
nutrition-kids-6236.html
