Everything You Need To Know About Kid’s Health

“At least one health condition affects 37% of American children aged 17 and under”

Worried about your kid’s health? Here are 5 rules to follow which will prove beneficial to your kid’s health and growth.

It’s crucial to be fit when your kid is growing up. Whether a kid is growing up in a traditional family or a child living in a big city, being fit is crucial for your kid’s development.

The body needs things like food, exercise, and quality of sleep to function properly. Without all three of these things, your kid will have a hard time developing the right characteristics for the future.

Here are the five rules to follow:

1. Consume a Nutritious Diet

Children require a well-balanced diet that includes foods from all three food groups: fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, and protein foods. They also require three meals and one to three snacks per day (morning, afternoon, and possibly before bed). Snacking on healthy foods is just as important as eating healthy meals.

2. Drink Plenty of Water and Milk

Calcium is essential for children's bone development, and milk is an excellent source of this mineral. How much do children require? A child between the ages of 4 and 8 must consume at least 212 cups of milk per day. Children aged 9 and over should consume three cups of milk per day or the equivalent. Sugary drinks, such as sodas and juice cocktails, should be avoided by children. They have a lot of added sugar, which adds calories but no essential nutrients.



3. Pay Attention to The Body

While eating, pay attention to how the body feels and when the stomach feels full. People sometimes eat too much because they are unaware of when they need to stop eating. Excessive eating can make a person feel uneasy and lead to unhealthy weight gain.

4. Screen Time Should Be Restricted

What exactly is screen time? It's how much time is spent watching TV or DVDs, playing video games (console or handheld), and using your phone, tablet, or computer. The more time a child spends sitting down, the less time he or she has for active activities such as basketball, biking, and swimming.

5. Stay Active

How to get a child to be active? This is one common question parents have and is a challenge for them. When children enjoy an activity, they would be interested to do it again. Practicing a skill will help them feel more accomplished and enhance their talents. Kids are generally motivated to continue participating in activities because they are having fun. 

The benefits of being active are:

• More restful sleep
• Strong muscles and bones
• A more positive attitude towards life
• A lower chance of getting type 2 diabetes
• Controlled weight

Kid's Health - Takeaway

Kids are becoming more vulnerable to health issues. From being overweight and obesity-related diseases such as diabetes to lower heart health, poor nutrition, etc. Though many factors can affect kids' health, the main culprit is a lack of exercise and proper nutrition. Kids should start exercising as early as possible.

If you're looking for fun activities and exercise programs for your kids and teens reach out to us at Gantry Kids & Teens in New York. We're looking forward to working with you and your kids. Whether a novice or elite athlete, we got you covered with classes, after school, camps, the occasional Saturday night, private training or even celebrating a special event. We’re Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today! Contact us today.