Resources for Healthier Kids (02)
Children and Exercise: The Key to Fitness
Although kids are encouraged to be active for better health, and to avoid childhood obesity, there are some sports that children with certain medical conditions should avoid. The conditions include children with Down syndrome, bleeding disorders, hypertension, congenital heart disease, enlarged spleen, and diabetes. This site includes another article about children and sports, and what exercises children can do to stay healthy.
Kids Dental Care
Here are some tips to help your kids care for their teeth. Tips include: take your children to the dentist regularly starting at age one, get kids in the habit of brushing twice a day with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, ask your dentist to demonstrate proper flossing, ask your dentist about sealants, put a mouth protector on your child during rough sports, avoid sugary or starchy snacks, give your children soft child-sized toothbrushes, and be sure to replace the toothbrush every four months.
The Power of Healthy Eating
Empower your kids to eat right by educating them as to why they have to eat right, and giving them the tools to do so. This website talks about prevention, giving kids information about being in the kitchen, avoiding eating disorders and determining if they’re overweight; an assessment section talks about how to tell if you have a problem with food or emotional eating; and the taking action section has information about body image and teasing. Featured articles discuss how to deal with picky eaters and what to say to a friend who may have an eating disorder.
Kids Health Facts: What You Should Know
This website features some interesting facts on kids health, such as the average child gets less than 15 minutes of vigorous activity everyday, and the average U.S. child gets about 43 minutes of moderate physical activity everyday. In addition, the average U.S. child spends about 20 percent of his or her time watching TV. It also discusses the most popular physical education offerings for kids, and talks about kids health with respect to ethnic diversity.
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