6 Ways to a Healthy Lifestyle for Kids

Being a healthy kid is all about eating right, getting plenty of exercise and looking after yourself. Your health is very important in your development and growth.

1.Get active each day

Regular physical activity is important for the healthy growth, development and well-being of children and young people.
They should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, including vigorous activities that make them ‘huff and puff’.
Include activities that strengthen muscles and bones on at least 3 days of the week.

2.Choose water as a drink

Water is the best way to quench your thirst – and it doesn’t come with the added sugar found in fruit juices, soft drinks and other sweetened drinks.
Reduced fat milk for children over two is a nutritious drink and a great source of calcium.
Give kids whole fruit to eat, rather than offering fruit juices that have a lot of sugar.

3.Avoid too much sugar

Sugary snacks and drinks are a major factor in unhealthy diets for those of all ages. Kids might be especially susceptible to sweets and sugary drinks, so it’s important that you  control your sugar intake to help you stay healthy. Snacks that are high in sugar and  saturated fats can cause children to put on a lot of weight relatively quickly.

Limit the amount of sweets, chocolate, chips and other unhealthy snacks you eat.

Try to opt for healthier snack alternatives, such as fruit.

4.Eat more fruits and vegetables

Eating fruit and vegetables every day helps children grow and develop, boosts their vitality and can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.
Aim to eat two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day.
Have fresh fruit available as a convenient snack and try to include fruit and vegies in every meal.

5.Switch off the screen and get active

Sedentary or ‘still’ time spent watching TV, surfing online or playing computer games is linked to kids becoming overweight or obese.
Children should spend no more than two hours a day on ‘small screen’ entertainment.
Plan a range of active indoor and outdoor games or activities for your children, as alternatives to watching TV or playing on the computer.


6.Eat fewer snacks and select healthier alternatives

Healthy snacks help children and young people meet their daily nutritional needs.
Snacks based on fruit and vegetables, reduced fat dairy products and whole grains are the healthiest choices.
Avoid snacks that are high in sugar or saturated fats – such as chips, cakes and chocolate – which can cause children to put on excess weight.


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