This book is loaded with motivation and practical information about blending exercise and healthy eating naturally into today's busy lifestyle. It is a guide for parents, teachers, youth leaders and anyone who wants to enhance the life of a child by introducing him or her to enjoyable exercise. From the Contents:? A guide for parents, teachers, youth leaders on how to make exercise fun? Research showing how fit kids learn better, are more successful? Research on how the body, bones, etc. respond positively to exercise? Activities by age group? Research on Childhood obesity and what can be.

One child in five weighs at least twenty percent more than his or her ideal. However, nurturing physically and emotionally fit kids is easier than we think. Eileen Behan, a registrered dietitian for more than twenty-five years, has seen parents' worst mistakes concerning food and their kids, and has compiled all the advice we need to combat -- and undo -- damaging habits in this remarkable guidebook. "At the end of the year we all wanted to take pictures...but Betsy wouldn't let us because she said pictures make her look fat." -- a fifth-grader Discover: how to tell if you child is actually overweight how to recondition you child's eating patterns by changing your own attitudes toward food how to squelch young girls' body image disorders with confidence and self-esteem the traps laid out by foods marked "lite," "healthy," "contains real fruit" how to implement a family meal plan that emphasizes healthy foods kids will like as well as mealtime strategies that make eating a pleasure delicious and nutritious recipes for families on the go. "My wife wants to control what our daughter eats, but I think she is making her crazy." -- Father of an eight-year-old

Written for parents concerned about their children's overall fitness, Dr. Rob's Fitness Guide for Kids addresses the importance of both food and physical activity in keeping children healthy. Gotlin sees sports, with its emphasis on playing by the rules, being a good teammate, winning and losing with grace, and working toward a common goal, as an essential route to physical, psychological, and social health. This book helps parents choose a sport or activity in which their child can find comfort and confidence. In addition to outlining the benefits of various team and individual sports, Gotlin provides detailed information about the equipment needed, safety issues, and how to create a supportive environment for young athletes. Also included are exercises developed specifically for children, age-appropriate fitness and calorie guidelines, and delicious, dietician-developed meal plans and sport-specific menus that instill a lifetime of good eating habits.

One in three children in the U.K. are now classed as ‘obese’. This shocking statistic is the inspiration for Fit Kids; a children’s fitness book aimed at increasing physical activity without the need for specialist equipment and an excessive amount of time. Based on the Royal Canadian Air Force Fitness Plan the progressive exercises will help all children 7-17 years old achieve and maintain their ideal level in only 15 minutes a day. The activities in this book are supposed to be FUN! They focus on playing and games as opposed to running on a stationary treadmill or jogging without a purpose. Each exercise is designed to ensure that children look forward to their twelve-minute session each day. Setting this habit early means that they will be less likely to look for excuses as to why they can’t exercise when they are older. It sets them up to enjoy fitness for life. Fully illustrated, with integral progress charts, fitness can be fun. Chapters include: healthy eating; fitness in schools; why exercise is important; age appropriate activities and much more. With a minimum of space and just 15 minutes a day, Fit Kids is ideal for fitness at home and in the school.

This book covers general dietary guidelines for healthy eating for active children as well as tips on pre- and post-exercise nutrition, staying hydrated while exercising, and healthy snacks.

Childhood obesity and diabetes are on the rise. Many kids would rather play video games than run around a playground or in their backyard. Yet they can’t engage fully in life when their physical well-being is less than what God intended. Using principles and practices they’ve used successfully in their own family, Phil and Amy Parham equip parents with the tools they need to help their children become healthier and happier. This book is an inspirational and easy-to-follow guide that teaches parents basic principles to raise fit kids the importance of setting a good example simple ways to prepare nutritious meals and snacks creative ways to be physically active as a family how to make a healthy lifestyle fun and rewarding The Amazing Fitness Adventure for Your Kids informs parents not only how to raise fit kids, but it also provides a roadmap to the rewards that come from sharing a healthy lifestyle together—stronger and healthier kids and more closely knit families.

Fit Kids Make Happy Kids by Heather Villarreal [--------------------------------------------]

How do I teach my child about fitness? Busy parents like you long for help, hints, and solid strategies to enable their kids to learn the importance of complete fitness. From building a healthy body to nurturing a healthy spirit, mind, and heart, I Want to Teach My Child About Fitness offers clear, concise information about the impact of health and fitness plus tips, lists, charts, questions, and practical, interactive suggestions for helping your child... Discover how fitness helps us serve and honor God. Learn the importance of spiritual, emotional, and physical fitness. Explore effective strategies for nurturing healthly bodies as God desires. Realize that spiritual and emotional health affects our behavior. Understand that families can be fit and healthy together. I Want to Teach My Child About Fitness fits neatly into your purse, pocket, or briefcase--ready to offer you support, activities, and loads of practical information in a snap! (Be sure to check out the other I Want to Teach My Child About ... books-- because you're never too busy to teach your child!)