Thinking Outside the Lunchbox
According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, 43% of adolescents watch more than two hours of television each day. It is reported that the leading causes of overweight children are lack of physical, activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a combination of the two, as well as genetics playing an important role. Child obesity leads to several risk factors including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol as well as several emotional factors including self-image and diminishing confidence. Additionally, the US Department of Health & Human Services reports that 70% of adolescents have a chance at becoming obese adults. This number increases to 80% when the child has one or more parent overweight or obese. There are several fun ways to take back the reigns and redirect your family's lifestyle. It's important to remember that children require food that's nutritious, energizing, and easy to eat on-the-go, like fresh fruits and vegetables. When making this change, keep in mind that healthy food can be delicious too. Your positive attitude can make a huge difference. Gerry Morton, CEO of EnergyFirst, suggests including some of the following healthy alternatives:
The more challenging part will require some thinking outside of the lunchbox. It is important that you lead by example and encourage physical activity, which will require participation. Here are some fun ideas to get your kids outside and active:
Since every family is unique and faces their own challenges, we recommend that you work together on finding strategies that will work for you. There are several resources online that will help you find strategies to fit your lifestyle needs. Additional snacking tips can be found by visiting Healthy Snacking Tips for you and the kids!. Gerry Morton, CEO of EnergyFirst, holds an MS in Nutrition and is an experienced athlete who has competed in 30+ marathons and 4 Ironman triathlons. Gerry is an excellent source of information on nutrition, supplementation and exercise. Since 1997, he has been educating and motivating others on how to attain peak performance. For more information , please visit www.energyfirst.com or em![]() |
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