Health and Fitness Are Important to Kids!

Health and fitness are very important in today’s world. Many kids today are not focusing on these issues and are obese (overweight). Now that technology has grown, many kids are overweight because they sit inside and watch television instead of going outside to play. When you do not exercise and eat a healthy diet, you are more than likely to be overweight. As far as percentages, 15% of kids are overweight and another 15% are at risk of being overweight.

There are many ways to prevent obesity. You can count calories in your foods, snacks, and drinks. Every now and then it is okay to drink a soda or eat a high calorie snack, but not every day. You can also talk to your school principal about removing all soda machines and replacing them with a juice machine. Also make sure you take the time to play outside or exercise inside everyday for at least 25-30 minutes.

Ask your parents to help by making sure you have low fat snacks and drinks available for when you get hungry. Many parents do not think about these small things and just give their child whatever they want to eat. Some low fat snacks are grapes, nuts, baby carrots, apple wedges, yogurt, slices of banana, and dried fruit.

Kids, it might take a little while to get use to, but you need to be introduced to healthy foods so you can have a healthy lifestyle. In order to view more healthy tips go to www.nick.com/letsjustplay. There are a lot of ways to stay healthy, you just have to find them, so do your part to keep a healthy heart!!!

What Animal Am I Most Like?
Out of all the animals you have chosen I chose the giraffe because it likes to hang high in the trees and I love to hang out in the trees. It also loves to eat leaves and I love to eat salad too! I also chose the giraffe because I have a lot of freckles and the giraffe’s spots are like it’s spots.Just like a giraffe I am very tall, fast, and smart. Some people even call me giraffe because I have the charcteristics of one!!!

I love the giraffe and that is why I chose the giraffe as my favorite animal!!!