If you have a child who participates in youth sports, you
probably assume that he or she is pretty healthy. After all, your child is
getting a lot of activity and exercise.
However, just playing a sport isn’t enough. Children need to
be encouraged to live healthy overall lifestyles. This isn’t to say that you
have to immediately cut out every junk food or change things up completely, but
it is a good idea to make small, gradual changes to help your child live more
healthily.
Add in More Fruits and Vegetables
One simple thing you can do that can have a huge, positive
impact on your young athlete’s life is to add in more fruits and vegetables.
Filling plates with colorful veggies, prepared in fun and
appealing ways, instead of french fries or corn chips, and substituting sugary
desserts for naturally sweet fruit are all great ways to work in several
servings of veggies and fruit per day, all leading to a healthier child who
will have increased energy during sports practices and games and just
throughout the day in general.
Teach Kids About Nutrition
What should you do when your little athlete complains about
what’s on his plate? Well, use it as the perfect time to teach your child about
nutrition and the importance of eating healthy and striving to be healthy in
general.
In fact, even if your little one doesn’t balk at the healthy
foods you’re serving up more regularly, informing kids about good nutrition and
health can go a long way toward making them want to make positive changes.
Watch educational videos, check out a book from the library, or just talk to
learn about health together.
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