DEVELOPING A
HEALTHY CHILD
Bottom Line:
“It takes a village to raise a child.” You’ve probably heard that quote
in the past, and there is a lot of truth behind it. During childhood and
adolescence, our bodies and minds grow at an unprecedented rate and set the
foundation for the rest of our life. Our development is forged through the
challenges and new experiences we encounter growing up. Top researchers have
discovered that our experiences around food, movement and exercise play a
massive role in our future health and even our susceptibility to disease
processes as we age!
Why it Matters:
Developing a healthy child isn’t easy. The
ease of modern living includes everything from food delivery to instant
downloads of the latest video games. Yet, if you’re like me, there still never
seems to be enough time! It can be
challenging to encourage healthy habits for ourselves and our kids. However, a
little bit of effort today can pay huge dividends down the road. The number of
children in the past 20 years who are now classified as overweight or obese has
skyrocketed and, as a result, many of the medical conditions which were
typically associated with adults have now afflict our kids.
- Eating healthy and staying physically active can help prevent
chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
- Researchers have found that sugar is tied to an increased
risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity.
- Encouraging healthy habits around food and physical activity early in life can help your child live a longer, healthier life.
Next Steps:
If you’ve struggled with successfully developing healthy habits around
exercise and eating in your home, let us know. We have a variety of resources
we would be happy to share. We believe that a “village” of community members
who are proactive about health and wellness can make a huge difference in the
growth and development of our children, leading to happier and healthier lives!
Science Source:
Preventing Chronic Disease Through Improving
Food and Activity Environments. Childhood Obesity 2014
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