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Fat is a big national problem. Consider the statistics: One-in-three
school-aged youth and one-in-four preschool children are overweight
or obese. Why so many?
Simply, it’s lack of exercise. Not only
does inactivity lead to weight gain, it puts children at risk
for developing high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Most
alarming is that these children are not active enough to develop
healthy hearts and lungs.
All of these factors are preventable. Here’s
what parents can do to get their children moving:
Put away the electronic games and turn off the TV. Or
set up a time-limit for screen activities.
Be an example
for children. Walk to work, the corner store, and park. Or
take public transit and get off a few blocks short of your
destination.
Advocate for
walkable communities – See Network
News Section for more information.
Be active during
your family time. Cycle, walk, or play ball together.
Work with other
parents to start a “walking school
bus” in your area.
We are an overweight population – Check
out the attached slides to see!
Get Out And Be Active – Your Way – Every
Day – For Health
Read
the Newspaper Insert on Nutrition. It includes helpful hints on Improving your Shopping Savy, The
Balanced School Day, Dining Out (Eat Smart and Fast Food vs
Homemade), Reading Labels and Stories about Fat.
Grain
products
(5-12 recommended servings per day)
1
slice of bread
CD
Case
1
30g cup cold cereal
2
soup ladles
Fruits
and vegetables (5-10 recommended servings per
day)
1
medium potato
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1/2
cup of fresh, canned or frozen vegetables
small
fist
Milk
Products (2-4 recommended servings per day)
50g
cheese
4 dice
3/4
cup (175g) yogurt
tennis
ball
Meat
and alternatives (2-3 recommended servings per
day)
500-100g
of meat, poultry or fish
deck
of cards
2
tablespoons (30ml) peanut better
golf
ball
Fat
1
teaspoon (5 ml) fat
Tip
of your thumb
How
Much?
What does 50g look like?
Ever
wondered how much a portion size really is? Often
when reading a recommendation it will say 50g
of cheese but, how much is that? Who has time
to weigh food or measure out 2 tbsp. of peanut
butter for your toast? Well, no need to wonder
any longer! The Heart & Stroke Foundation
of Canada has come out with a simple, logical
and easy-to-use tool that will take the mystery
and confusion out of portion sizes.Simply follow
the chart’s recommendations and you are
on your way to the healthy way. Eating healthy
and regular physical activity will reduce your
risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers and
diabetes.
Remember:
Live life for the Long run!
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