What Can We Do?\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><\/h5>\r\nAlthough the increasing rates of childhood obesity can look daunting and scary for parents, there are ways that we can combat these rising statistics. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology\u2019s (CSEP\u2019s) guidelines state that Children and Youth should have at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. This can include bike riding, running, swimming, skating, and much more.<\/p>\r\n
Interestingly enough, all those forms of physical activity suggested in the CSEP guidelines can be seen in sports. BMX, soccer, hockey, swimming, and many other activities\/sports can be a way to get those 60 minutes of activity that kids need daily. Although physical activity may be tough in the moment, your kids will thank you for it in the future.<\/p>\r\n
In fact, the CSEP guidelines suggest that being active for 60 minutes a day can help children:<\/p>\r\n
\r\n- Improve their health<\/li>\r\n
- Do better in school<\/li>\r\n
- Improve their fitness<\/li>\r\n
- Grow stronger<\/li>\r\n
- Have fun playing with friends<\/li>\r\n
- Feel happier<\/li>\r\n
- Maintain a healthy body weight<\/li>\r\n
- Improve their self-confidence<\/li>\r\n
- Learn new skills<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
All of these points above can actually aid a child in their development, and set them up for success in their future, adult lives. This is because children who are active growing up are more likely to continue being active as they become adults.<\/p>\r\n
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