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September: Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
August 20, 2011 by
Welcome to eFitFamily.com! For the month of September, we are honoring Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, as well as Yoga Awareness Month. The statistics on childhood obesity are shocking: The Center for Disease Control reports that obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has nearly tripled since 1980. http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/data.html Currently, over 23 million children ages 2 to 19 in the United States are overweight. To translate, childhood obesity affects one in three children, putting them at risk for numerous health concerns, including diabetes, high blood … [Read more...]
August Letter from the Editor: Healthy Back to School
July 21, 2011 by
Where did the summer go? We hope yours flew by with a family vacation, summer camps, and fun in the sun! As fall approaches, families are busy preparing for school to kick back in gear. If you’re like most families, the beginning of the school year brings mixed emotions. Parents often feel relieved to return to a routine and get a break from arranging summer entertainment, concerned about how children will adjust to a new school year, fearful of new academic and behavior challenges, optimistic about what’s to come, or even sad or guilty about lack of quality time spent. Children feel … [Read more...]
Fuel your athletes for success
April 28, 2011 by
Spring and Summer bring basketball, baseball, softball and soccer the popular sports many kids will be participating in. Many parents hope to keep their children in tip top shape and primed for success. Here are four things that can help parents keep their athletes fueled for success.The four things that all parents should consider are body composition, hydration, food and how often they eat , and a healthy dose of encouragement. What parts to consider in each area are explored here and can be factored into your child’s successful sports endeavors. Body composition is very important for … [Read more...]
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