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133350-379730Playtime Pal00Playtime PalPhysical Activity is Essential throughout ChildhoodIn 2010 more than 1/3 of children and adolescents suffer from obesity. The children that suffer from obesity have a high likely hood of becoming obese adults. This occurs due to the buildup fat cells that can never be eliminated only reduced in size. Obese children are more at-risk to suffer from health problems such as asthma, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, as well as emotional problems such as low self-esteem and poor self image. Exercise with a friend5372100-2242820Physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones and muscles00Physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones and musclesPhysical activity is essential for the overall well being of children. It’s always easier to exercise with a friend who can give you encouragement and support. Playtime Pal is a way to encourage parents, adolescents and children to help engage in physical activity. By using a buddy system children would be more likely exercise beyond the required activity for a physical education class. Playtime Pal helps make physical activity fun so it will become an everyday routine in a child’s life.Be Creative and ParticipatePlaytime Pal starts with the parents. The parents can set up play dates with their child’s friend. Come up with creative ideas, such as setting up obstacle courses or relay races. Let kids come up with own games! Remember, exercise does not have to be structured. Show your child that physical activity is fun. Parents should lead by example. Children who see their parents participate in physical activity are going to want to be physically active. 448627536830A Little Technology can Go a Long Way266700521335Although technology is part of the blame for why children don’t exercise, don’t be afraid to incorporate a little technology into the program. You can show children that technology can go hand in hand with physical activity. For example, the Wii or Xbox Kinect has fitness games where the children don’t realize it’s made for exercising. Use GPS Technology to take a hike or have a scavenger hunt. Rather than technology being a major cause of childhood obesity it can be part of the solution. 170497522225 Eating Habits5306695-4752975Lunches and snacks should consist of the essential food groups00Lunches and snacks should consist of the essential food groups4171950480060200025805180Playtime pal could also help develop healthy eating habits. Kids are known for copying one another. Parents can create meals or snacks that make eating fun. For example, cut out foods or finger foods that are healthy and provide important vitamins. If one child sees something cool and fun they’re going to want do it too. Parents can also teach their children how to cook nutritious and appealing foods. Have children take part in planning healthy meals.-5873752945130Increased calorie burning by 150%00Increased calorie burning by 150%5514975-561975Proper nutrition promotes the optimal growth and development of children00Proper nutrition promotes the optimal growth and development of childrenControlling the Weight Fate of Your Child As parents we do strive for what is best for our children. You can control the weight fate of your child. Childhood obesity is a major problem in our country. Obese children have a much greater chance of becoming obese adults. Playtime Pal is here to help prevent this outcome and help motivate children to learn the importance of physical activity as well as a healthy diet. Using a buddy system can improve the chances of your child exercising on a daily basis. Not only are we teaching children, but helping parents get more involved and encouraging and becoming more creative with playtime. Remember, friends don’t let friends sit on the couch all day. NameURLContentAudienceRatingsChildren’s Health in ChildrenParents3Adolescent and School Health Childhood Obesity: Tips for parents and caretakers to prevent childhood obesityParents and Caretakers4Let’s Move Child Care care goal to prevent obesityParents3VERB: It’s What You Do increase and maintain physical activity among Tweens Parents and Adolescents 2The Importance of Childhood Activity of movement based learningParents3 ................
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