Parents want their children to grow up healthy, happy and ready to succeed in life. But, childhood obesity is undermining children’s health. According to Statistics Canada, almost one third of Canadians aged five to 17 are overweight or obese.
Many of the physical problems associated with being overweight or obese as a child – such as heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis - may not appear until adulthood, but the social and emotional problems start early. Some overweight kids are bullied at school. They often have low self esteem and suffer socially resulting in a higher likelihood that they will experience depression. TIPS FOR PACKING A HEALTHY LUNCH BOX Get your kids to help you so that healthy lunches are a family affair.
TIPS FOR BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE On average only 4% of Canadian children take part in enough physical activity. Children need physical activity to build strength, coordination and confidence. All of these characteristics lay the groundwork for leading a healthy lifestyle in the future.
Physical activity is more than just organized sports. It can include everyday activities like walking the dog, planting a garden, playing tag, building a snowman or tobogganing, and even household chores like sweeping or shoveling the driveway. Be your child’s role model and set a positive example by being physically active as a family. The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team ... committed to keeping you as healthy as possible!
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