Encouraging healthy lifestyles for children and families

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Permalink Reply by Lahai J. Sogbandi, Jr. on November 1, 2008 at 10:54pm

Wow...thank you so much for having your finger on the pulse of these issues!

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Permalink Reply by Maureen Guest on November 2, 2008 at 2:20am

Thanks Lahai!

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine on November 1, 2008 at 11:19pm

I'm not sure that education is the whole key. I think there is a lot of emotional education that is needed also. One of the kids said it best. "It helps to be around others who are struggling with their weight" "We are all in the same boat" !!! Perhaps this emotional support is often lacking among family, friends, & our work environment. This means we all must be committees of one to give support when & where we can!!

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Permalink Reply by Maureen Guest on November 2, 2008 at 2:14am

Absolutely! Everyone should provide support in every way possible. Obesity is a major epidemic for both adults and youth and is steadily rising. One must ask, why is the emotional support lacking as such? There are many underlying elements that are the contributing factors to the lack of emotion and knowledge within our society and specifically 'the home'. We must identify the problem at hand and educate ourselves in order that adequate support is provided. Remember, children imitate their atmosphere.

In terms of education, I speak of education in every aspect - - emotionally, fundamentally and most importantly educating by means of implementation. It starts from the home. Let's face it, it would be glorious if more of the community, family, and friends commit to the support of this awful epidemic. But the reality is, it's not happening enough. Therefore we as parents, must take back the power and educate ourselves so that we may educate (in all aspects) our children. In doing so, the chances of diverting from the ways in which they were taught will be less problematic. We must reposition our mindsets from the societal nutritional dilemma that often prompts compromise and temptation and therefore plagues our health.

Thanks Lorraine!

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Permalink Reply by Sharon French on December 28, 2008 at 3:43am

Drinking Good Clean Healthy Water instead of acidic Pop, Juice and/or Sports Drinks.

Is a great start.

Also becoming Alkaline by drinking Alkaline Water.

Being Acidic = extra pounds.

In gratitude for the awareness and care on this subject.

yours in health

Sharon French
Pemberton BC

Canada.

www.bestenergywater.com

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Permalink Reply by Jo24 on May 13, 2009 at 11:35pm

We need to teach our children the basics of healthy eating from an early age. It is no use blaming this or that. If you teach them what is healthy and what is not, that will be a great start.
Kids actually do like real food if they are introduced to it early. Too many parents and care givers just offer easy to get ready made and processed stuff thinking that is all that kids will eat.

I am disgusted by restaurants and cafes and their childrens' menus. Fish and chips, pizza and chips, nuggets and chips, chips chip chips. Kids are quite capable of eating real food. Why does everyone think that kids will only eat junk??

Jo

www.fitterfasteronline.com

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Permalink Reply by Maureen Guest on June 6, 2009 at 3:25am

I totally agree! If you teach your children at an early age, it is simply a way of life. My kids truly amaze me - - they really have a great palette for real and whole foods. It is all that they know!

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