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Most Kids Need to Move MoreThe truth is a majority of kids in America aren’t getting enough exercise. According to a 2012 YMCA parent survey, only 19% of kids were getting the recommended amount of physical activity. The good news is it’s never too early to help your kids fall in love with fitness. That way moving and being fit is just a natural part of life.
“We don't have guidelines about what age a child should start a specific physical activity," says Joel S. Brenner, MD, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness.
Some 10-year-olds can run 5K races without any problems, and even weight lifting -- as long as it's supervised -- can be safe for young kids, he says.
How to Keep Kids SafeSo how do you know if it’s too much too soon? It all depends on your kid, say experts. You don’t have to be nervous as long as you keep an eye on things.
Here’s how to guide your child’s physical activity to make sure she stays safe:
Have them rest. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that kids playing organized sports need at least one day off a week. They also need two to three months off from training each year.
Why? Exhaustion. "These kids can still be active doing other things," says Brenner. But their bodies and minds need time to rest from the rigors of practice.
Kids are going to be tired after practice. But if your kids have night games or are getting up hours before school starts to work out, they may not be getting enough sleep. That can affect their health, mood, and performance at school. Remember, school-age kids need at least 10 hours of sleep a night. Teenagers need at least 8 1/2 to 9 1/4.
Increase workouts gradually. Don't allow your kids to rush and rapidly up their workouts. They shouldn’t increase their exercise -- the amount of time, number of repetitions, or distance -- by more than 10% in a week.
Why?Injuries. Big jumps in training can lead to injury. Overuse injuries are common in kids who exercise heavily, says Brenner. By pushing themselves too hard, they have a higher risk of stress fractures, shin splints, and other problems. Their growing bones can't handle the physical stress as well as adults' bones can. They can develop lasting muscle and joint injuries.
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Food: Plan ahead Exercise: Think small Parenting: Get the whole family involvedTime is the most precious commodity for parents. So when you make any change, you want to set yourself up for success -- break it into small goals. With small goals, you’re more likely to be able to make changes, stick with them, and build upon your successes.
With food, you have to eliminate the dilemma of making decisions on the fly. When we’re rushed and stressed, our decision-making abilities can suffer.
We’ve all been there: "Ack! Only 15 minutes before the kids have to be at soccer! ... Well, the kids have to eat. We only have time for a drive-through snack."
Outsmart your unhealthy habits. Make making a healthy decision easier, say experts.
Food: Plan Ahead"Prepare a list of dinners during the week and shop ahead," says Jessica Crandall, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition. "If you plan ahead and make sure there's healthy food around, you're more likely to follow through."
Keep these tips in mind when you're making your grocery list:
Serve a salad before dinner. "It's good nutrition and cuts calories," Crandall says. Grab some prewashed bag or bin salads.
Keep healthy snacks around the house. It’s a lot harder to eat junk food like chips and cookies if they are not in your cupboard. Cut the temptation and stock up on healthy snacks instead.
Keep carrot sticks to dip in cottage cheese spiced with herbs or Ranch flavor. Have half a sliced turkey and veggie sandwich on one slice of whole-grain bread. Make your own trail mix and put 1/4 servings in baggies to grab-n-go. You’ll need: nuts, whole-grain cereal, mini pretzels, and dried fruit. Or whip up some healthy snack bars with whole grains and fruit. These travel well, too.Plan for your habits. If you tend to grab something at the drive-through when you're in a rush, try carrying healthier fast food.
Now’s the time for that trail mix or those snack bars to come to the rescue. Fruits and vegetables are also portable and fast. They’re fast and high-fiber, so they will fill you up longer than a lot of processed snacks like chips, says Crandall. When you get home from the store, wash veggies like snap peas or cherry tomatoes and pack them in to-go baggies. Have them instead of fries when you’re craving crunch to avoid unhealthy saturated fats.
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