Monday, November 6, 2017

Helping to Fight Childhood Obesity


Being overweight or obese in childhood has become a serious problem. Many things add to this epidemic, but a big part of it is that kids are becoming more sedentary. In other words, they're sitting around a lot more than they used to.

Kids and teens now spend hours every day in front of a screen (TVs, smartphones, tablets, and other devices) looking at a variety of media (TV shows, videos, movies, games). Too much screen time and not enough physical activity add to the problem of childhood obesity.

One of the best ways to get kids to be more active is to limit the amount of time spent in sedentary activities, especially watching TV or other screens. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends parents:

Put limits on the time spent using media, which includes TV, social media, and video games. Media should not take the place of getting enough sleep and being active. 

Limit screen time to 1 hour a day or less for children 2 to 5 years old.
Discourage any screen time, except video-chatting, for kids younger than 18 months.

Choose high-quality programming and watch it with your kids to help them understand what they're seeing. 

Keep TVs, computers, and video games out of children's bedrooms and turn off screens during mealtimes.

They will need to replace that time away from the screen with something of equal or more fun.  Get them into a structured program of Martial Arts.  The classes will get them moving and have fun doing it.   Not only will they be boring calories they will also be learning self defense, improve their self esteem, confidence and courage.


 
 
 
 
 
 
5 Benefits of Being Active

When kids are active, their bodies can do the things they want and need them to do. Why? Because regular exercise provides these benefits:

1. Strong muscles and bones
2. Weight control
3. Decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
4. Better sleep
5. A better outlook on life

Healthy, physically active kids also are more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful. And physical competence builds self-esteem at every age.

We would love to help become part of your child's activity plan.  Come talk with happy parents and kids from our school.   We are located at 6015 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH.

Learn more about us here:  www.koguryoma.com
614-899-9033

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