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Raising healthy children sounds pre y simple: Good nutri on and 60 minutes of physical ac vity a day protects kids from obesity, diabetes, and a host of chronic diseases later in life. These days though, health-conscious parents have to compete against any number of unhealthy tempta ons. "The environment plays a huge role in suppor ng unhealthy habits," says Tara LaRowe, PhD, assistant scien st in the Department of Family Medicine at University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a parent, what can you do? Amy Jamieson-Petonic, RD, director of wellness coaching at the Cleveland Clinic, gives parents three rules for healthy ea ng: • Make it a family affair. • Stay involved. • Keep it simple. And never forget: Parents play a key role in their children's choices and behaviors. In this ar cle, Jamieson-Petonic and LaRowe provide nine ps to help busy parents and their children make physical ac vity and good nutri on a part of the family's everyday life. How to Raise HEALTHY CHILDREN: It's a Family Affair By Joanne Barker (from the WebMD archives) 1. Play Active Games One hour of physical ac vity a day may seem like a lot. But those 60 minutes can happen in short bursts throughout the day. Here are some ideas for ac ve things you can do with your child: • Play hopscotch. • Bounce a balloon in the air. • Play ckle monster. • Blow bubbles so your child can chase them. Abby's Magazine - Volume Volume 6 Issue 4| Page 7

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