| A generation or two ago, obese kids were the | | | | games like tag, hopscotch, skipping, soccer and |
| exception rather than the norm. These days, kids are | | | | basketball would burn loads of calories for kids in the |
| getting heavier and unhealthier than ever. Modern diet | | | | past, kids these days are mostly couch potatos. |
| consisting of fat-laden, sugar loaded junk food and | | | | If you can get kids to regain an interest in the games |
| drinks are a major cause of the problem. The lack of | | | | we played before video games, the problem of |
| exercise makes the matter even worse. Check the | | | | childhood obesity would be greatly reduced. For |
| calorie count of a can of coke or your kids favourite | | | | starters, get them to play games like or soccer. These |
| drink. It is full of sugar and artificial additives. Frightening | | | | are sports that still hold the interest of kids today. For |
| isn't it? | | | | starters, lure them away from the video games by |
| I suggest you satisfy their love for a sweet drink with | | | | promising them a treat after playing badminton. Gather |
| a tall glass of fruit and vegetable juice instead. These | | | | a group of kids to play real soccer (not the virtual |
| juicer recipes can help you get started. | | | | reality version) or basketball. Playing with friends in real |
| Kids may be able to get away with eating to their | | | | life might hopefully win the child over from video |
| hearts' content as long as they burn off the exercise | | | | games other sedentary activities. |
| through exercise. That was the case in the | | | | Read weight loss for kids for more weight loss ideas |
| pre-video-game era. Now, computers,video games and | | | | for kids. |
| the internet provide much of kids entertainment. While | | | | |