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Start the New Year off Right!
The New Year is the perfect time to commit to a healthier life. Commit your family to a healthier life by taking on new health habits this New Year. And, don’t worry, you can take them on - one step at a time.
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 kids and teens in the U.S. is overweight or obese? If this trend continues to increase, many believe this current generation of children will become the first in American history to live shorter lives than their parents. Childhood obesity can lead to life-threatening conditions that usually don’t develop until adulthood. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and type-2 diabetes are just some examples.
Help your family become more healthy, and show them you want to be healthy too. At www.HealthierGeneration.org/parents you can get free resources and tips for helping your family eat healthier and be more physically active. Encourage your kids to take control of their health by visiting www.empowerme2b.org. Kids can make a commitment to their health, join a national movement and take the myGO Healthy Challenge, an online gaming adventure, to learn the basics of healthy eating and physical activity.
Help your family start the New Year off right and commit to be healthy! Here are some tips to get you started:
- eat fruits and veggies with every meal
- drink more water and less soda
- get physically active for 1 hour each day
- get 8 hours of sleep at night
- limit screen time to 2 hours a day
Sometimes it’s hard to get kids to listen to what their parents say, but kids do watch what their parents do. Being a model of good health habits can help change your kids behavior. Even if they see you making small, gradual changes, they’ll notice you’re trying and you’ll be sending a message that health is important to your family. Visit www.HealthierGeneration.org/parents for some tips and ideas to get started.
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Start the New Year off Right!
The New Year is the perfect time to commit to a healthier life. Commit your family to a healthier life by taking on new health habits this New Year. And, don’t worry, you can take them on - one step at a time.
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 kids and teens in the U.S. is overweight or obese? If this trend continues to increase, many believe this current generation of children will become the first in American history to live shorter lives than their parents. Childhood obesity can lead to life-threatening conditions that usually don’t develop until adulthood. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and type-2 diabetes are just some examples.
Help your family become more healthy, and show them you want to be healthy too. At www.HealthierGeneration.org/parents you can get free resources and tips for helping your family eat healthier and be more physically active. Encourage your kids to take control of their health by visiting www.empowerme2b.org. Kids can make a commitment to their health, join a national movement and take the myGO Healthy Challenge, an online gaming adventure, to learn the basics of healthy eating and physical activity.
Help your family start the New Year off right and commit to be healthy! Here are some tips to get you started:
- eat fruits and veggies with every meal
- drink more water and less soda
- get physically active for 1 hour each day
- get 8 hours of sleep at night
- limit screen time to 2 hours a day
Sometimes it’s hard to get kids to listen to what their parents say, but kids do watch what their parents do. Being a model of good health habits can help change your kids behavior. Even if they see you making small, gradual changes, they’ll notice you’re trying and you’ll be sending a message that health is important to your family. Visit www.HealthierGeneration.org/parents for some tips and ideas to get started.
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