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Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan
Like fats, some carbs are good & some are
bad; use the glycemic index (http://www.glycemicedge.com/glycemic-ind
to find healthier carbs, including foods made up of whole grains
www.glycemicedge.com
Replacing High GI foods for Low GI foods is an easy way to benefit from the principles of the Glycemic Index. Low GI foods only cause a gradual rise in glucose.
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan Obese children & are more likely to become obese adults. Approximately 80% of children who were overweight at aged 10–15 years were obese adults at age 25 years
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan Healthy diets include a variety of food low in saturated fat & cholesterol, moderate in sugar & salt and plenty of grain, fruits & veggies
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan While overseeing what your children eat, don’t restrict calories but offer a diet with 3 healthy meals, a few snacks & occasional treats
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan More than 1/2 of male & 2/3 of female teens don’t eat breakfast on a regular basis. Breakfast can upstart metabolism, which helps with weight control, mood and school performance.
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan According to the Institute of Medicine, school meals should have less salt, more vegetables, fruits & whole grains, skim & low-fat milk, and other dairy products
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan Just 7% of Michigan teens are consuming both the recommended number of fruit and vegetable servings. Help raise that percentage and encourage children to eat more fruits & veggies.
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan A child’s health & well-being is fostered by engaged parenting that encourages sensible eating habits & a physically active lifestyle.
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan If we don’t work to fight obesity now, by 2018 we could be spending $344 billion in medical-related expenses, about 21% of health-care spending. If the percentage of obese adults stays at the current rate of 34%, excess weight will cost the nation about $198 billion by 2018. The US spends about $1.8 trillion/year in me...dical costs associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan Health tip: By packing your child’s lunch you will have improved control over eating habits, better food variety, & cost savings from making the meals yourself.
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan Higher sweetened beverage intake, such as sodas, fruit and sport drinks, at age 5 was linked to more body fat during the next 10 years. Caregivers of young children should substitute sweetened drinks with reduced-fat milk and water.
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan At least 1 in 5 U.S. children ages 1-11 don't get enough vitamin D & could be at risk for a variety of health problems including weak bones. Children can get 400 units/day by drinking 4 cups of fortified milk, or eating fish; the body also makes vitamin D through sunlight
Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan Set yourself up for success by choosing activities you enjoy. Also, consider the time of day when exercise works best for you.
