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Facts on Kids Health

There's a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids to be more fit.

Here are a few suggestions that can help your child grow healthier.

	It feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoy - like running, jumping, and playing with your friends. Kids exercise all the time without even thinking of it. Just being active. What else counts as exercise? Playing sports, dancing, doing push-ups, and even reaching down to touch your toes. When you exercise, you're helping build a strong body that will be able to move around and do all the stuff you need it to do. Try to be active every day and your body will thank you later! When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical called endorphins which may make you feel happier. It's just another reason why exercise is cool!
	What should you eat if you want strong muscles? You might think you need a lot of foods that contain protein (such as meat and eggs) or foods that contain iron But there's no one magical food that helps build muscles. Your muscles - and your entire body - will be strong and healthy if you eat a variety of nutritious foods.. Here are five rules to live by, if you're a kid who wants to be fit. The trick is to follow these rules most of the time, knowing that some days (like your birthday) might call for cake and ice cream.. 1. Eat a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables. . 2. Drink water and milk most often. . 3. Listen to your body. . 4. Limit screen time. . 5. Be active.
	Calcium and Iron Calcium and iron are two important nutrients for kids Calcium builds strong bones, which are less likely to break under the stress and strain of heavy activity. You'll find calcium in dairy products, like milk, yogurt, and cheese. Other good sources include dark, green leafy vegetables and calcium-fortified products. It's important to include iron-rich foods in your diet, such as meat, dried beans, and fortified cereals. Without enough iron, kids might get tired more easily. Girls who have gotten their periods lose some iron every month through their menstrual flow and active kids lose iron through their sweat.
	Some steps only parents can take — such as serving healthy meals or deciding to take the family on a nature hike. But kids can take charge, too, when it comes to health. Kids running, jumping, and playing with their friends it’s so simple and its fun.
	Bring on the Liquids. Always drinking before, during, and after exercising, it is the best way to stay hydrated. Don't wait until you're thirsty. Water is the best choice. Fruit juice mixed with water is another refreshing drink. But avoid sodas, especially caffeinated ones. . When people sweat, they lose water through their skin. Sweating cools the body down, but if you lose too much water this way, you could get dehydrated. If you get dehydrated you won't feel well or perform well. Always drinking before, during, and after exercising.
	It feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoy.
	Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy. Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic stuff. But if you're active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy. If you're not very active, your body won't need as many calories
	You may know that your heart is a muscle. It works hard, pumping blood every day of your life. You can help this important muscle get stronger by doing aerobic (say: air-o-bik) exercise. Aerobic means "with air," so aerobic exercise is a kind of activity that requires oxygen. When you breathe, you take in oxygen, and, if you're doing aerobic exercise, you may notice you're breathing faster than normal. Aerobic activity can get your heart pumping, make you sweaty, and quicken your breathing. When you give your heart this kind of workout on a regular basis, your heart will get even better at its main job - delivering oxygen (in the form of oxygen-carrying blood cells) to all parts of your body.
	Covering the Basics All kids need to eat a variety of healthy foods, and athletes are no different. Everybody needs foods that include: protein (found in meat, eggs, and dairy foods) carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are the best sources) vitamins (as found in fruits and vegetables, for instance) and minerals like calcium (found in dairy products) Kids need some fat, too, but that's not usually difficult to get. It's found in meats, cheeses, nuts, oils, and butter. School-age kids (ages 6 to 12) generally need between 1,600 and 2,500 calories a day. Calorie needs go up during puberty, so that can make a difference, too.
	Here are some exercises and activities to build strong muscles as you get older: push-ups pull-ups tug-of-war rowing running skating bike riding
	Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. This kind of exercise often feels really good, Being flexible is having "full range of motion," which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain. It's easy to find things to do for good flexibility: tumbling and gymnastics yoga dancing, especially ballet martial arts simple stretches, such as touching your toes or side stretches
	Obesity is affecting our children at an ever increasing rate, the statistics are alarming…….Introduce children at an early age to a variety of fun physical activities, in return they gain the potential for a healthy future lifestyle
	Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you're fit, your body works well, feels good, and can do all the things you want to do, like run around with your friends.
	Today 62% of the population suffer from high blood pressure, 56% suffer from high cholesterol and 35% are diabetic, and these statistics are on the increase.