September has been declared Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and this is a very important topic with growing concern that needs more recognition. Many kids refuse to eat healthy or they just wanted McDonalds. If we told you that in the last 40 years childhood obesity has grown by 4 times and now almost 19% of children are obese, would it change opinions on how important nutrition and exercise is for children. There are so many complications that come from being overweight and obese. There are liver problems, sleep apnea or asthma. Type 2 diabetes is a huge concern. 45% of new cases diagnosed in children are type 2 diabetes according to medtv.com. There are more complication that can come from diabetes if diagnosed.
Nutrition and activity are the only way to correct the epidemic of childhood obesity. Kids need to get outside and play and need healthy role models. Take your family on after dinner walks, bike rides or hikes. Try to find activities that increase exercise and your families "quality time" together.
Children need to know the importance of nutrition. The concern is that 2/3 of America's population is considered obese and 70% of children that are obese will continue to obese into adulthood. The healthy lifestyle has to be implemented at a young age or we will continue to get more obese as an American society. Children are impressionable and if they are healthy from a young age then they will continue the lifestyle into their adulthood.
Fitness Together is here to help educate children and families on healthy living to try and prevent or reverse the obesity trends that are occuring throughout the country. If you would like us to speak with your son, daughter or friend, we'd be more than happy to help them.
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