Maybe it is time to start biking, as nowadays, childhood obesity is becoming a rising epidemic, which is even expected to negatively affect future life expectancy. In U.S almost 30 percent of the children are obese or overweight with disease such as diabetes and high risk of heart diseases. According to Michelle Obama’s organization, the best way to tackle childhood obesity is to encourage children to move.
Activities such as riding bicycle and walking should be encouraged against taking car drive for short trips. If it is really necessary to take the car, why not park the vehicle a few blocks away from the target destination.
It is also suggested to undertake family sport, where the whole family can enjoy together, such as kicking and throwing balls. In order words, having some family fun activities helps to reduce stress and nurture stronger family relations. Even in instances of bad weather, indoor activities should be held.
Yet, outdoor and indoor activities must necessary be accompanied with strictly rational eating habits. For instance, if your children are old enough, you could always indulge them into gardening activities.
Children need to be more active and engaged into physical education being it at school or at home. Children are recommended to join competitions, have sport coaches, dance teachers and/or karate masters.
Governments and school institutions should even introduce a reward system to involve children in fitness activities, involving local gyms and other stakeholders. The goal makes people fit, and to promote well-being by moving around.
The rising epidemic of obese children is a menace for future performance, mentality and longevity. It is not that obese people are less performing; it is rather that they are subject to more health predicaments, especially heart diseases.
For people to be healthy and live longer; the aim is to have a balance diet, perform exercise and to listen to the advice of your physical activity trainer.
Source: Pough Keeps E-Journal
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Lifestyle