YMCA to Hold Healthy Kids Day

YMCA to Hold Healthy Kids Day: According to Childhood Obesity Action Network, State Obesity Profiles, 2009, 37.3 percent percent of children in Georgia are overweight or obese. This means that our kids are at risk for developing chronic adult diseases, such as high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and type-2 diabetes.

Lifestyles that include regular physical activity and healthy eating can lower kids’ chances of becoming obese or overweight and developing chronic diseases. As a leading nonprofit strengthening community through healthy living, the Y believes that getting kids more active and allowing them to play leads to a healthier lifestyle. We know that many parents struggle to find the time and resources to incorporate physical activity and healthy habits into their kids’ daily routine. So, the Effingham YMCA is holding YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day™ to celebrate and teach good health for kids, encourage active play and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity.

On April 16, the Effingham YMCA invites families throughout Effingham County to come to Healthy Kids Day for a play date. Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families and is the largest event of its kind in the nation. At nearly 1,600 events across the country, the Y will provide activities and educational demonstrations on how to be more active and incorporate healthier habits at home. Activities will include Family Field Day activities, Youth Fitness Classes, Youth Boot Camp Demonstration, and Scavenger Hunt.

“We know it’s not always easy to make healthy choices, and that’s why Healthy Kids Day is so important,” said Kim Dennis executive director of the Effingham Y. “At our event families will learn that it doesn’t take extra money or resources to live healthier. All it takes is planning, commitment and spending time together.

“We encourage the community to join us for Healthy Kids Day. Other agencies who promote healthy lifestyles for families and children are welcome to join us.”

Contact Dennis at 826-2199 to reserve space.

“By helping families get on track to healthier living, we can significantly improve the health and well-being of kids, one play date at a time,” Dennis said.

Healthy Balanced Diet

Healthy Balanced Diet: Obesity is the most common violation of the moment and is a major cause of many health problems like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and kidney disease and. The main cause of obesity is an imbalance between energy supply and causing a large accumulation of fat in the body. To combat obesity, caloric intake is reduced, while maintaining the body's daily food needs.

A well balanced diet is one that on a regular basis, includes products that meet the requirements of our body for a wide range of nutrients needed to stay healthy. This is what you eat, most of the time that most affects your health. This means that there is no need for a list of "forbidden foods", you need to learn to live without them. This contradicts the results of "Talk Plan," which we know, there is slim chance of long-term sustainable!

But given the state of our nation's health, it is clear that most people on a daily meal in great need of adjustment. Too processing, high-fat diet and exercise too little to raise the level of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, obesity, starting early in life than ever before. In addition, stacks of research tell us that many of these health problems can be prevented with a balanced diet and regular exercise. And at an earlier age you start, the better.

Without knowledge of the basics, there is a tendency to distrust your opinion and see how the food is very aware that a healthy diet, not only to limit the material that is not so good for you "wrong." - This is also from the way you eat nutritious food.

Aim for more fruits and vegetables. Studies show that eating more fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks helps move more calories - and often less nutritious - foods without leaving you feeling hungry.

Include low-fat - protein, such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, low fat dairy products, beans, soybeans, nuts and seeds - with meals and snacks whenever possible. These products will help you meet your daily protein (50 g per day for women and 63 grams for men), and provide many important vitamins and minerals.

Choose whole grains whenever possible. Look for whole grain breads, cereals containing fiber, brown rice and other "Braun" grain products.

Restrict access to "junk food". You will increase your chances for a delivery if they are too easily accessible.

Remove all the fat. Most people - especially those who eat a lot - who eat more fat than healthy ones. Limit foods that are fried, cooked with cream or cheese sauce, or have a lot of butter or oil to add.

Give yourself every chance of getting the right things and do not skip meals. Skipping meals during the day, as it often leads to overeating at night, which is not a good idea, especially for those watching their weight.

To make this possible, it is important to "prepare the way" to increase the chances of food stamps to occur. This requires a little planning, so that good food is, and make time several times a day, sit and eat healthy food.