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Over the past 20 years, childhood obesity rates have doubled and are now at epidemic rates. Overweight children and teens are more likely to develop serious health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If current trends continue, today’s kids could be the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents.
Parents and guardians are key decision-makers when it comes to the nutrition, physical activity and health needs of their child. Each day, you can take advantage of the healthy choices around you and do little things that can affect your child’s health in a big way.
The new year is a perfect time to get active with the whole family. Here are a few tips:
1. Walk the Walk: Eat dinner as a family, and then go for a walk together. If the weather isn’t cooperating, take the family for a brisk walk around the nearest mall.
2. Game of the Week: Spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon visiting an indoor or outdoor pool, skating rink or basketball court at a local gym, school, or community center.
Check out the rest of our Ten Tips to Keep Your Family Fit in 2012 .
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