The home environment is influential in children’s lives and can help determine body weight, physical activity levels, and types of food consumed. When children’s television and junk food is limited, and their fruit and vegetable intake is higher, their BMI tends to be lower.
Parents play an important role. Parents should model healthy behaviors by being active and placing importance on a healthy lifestyle for children. Modeling healthy behaviors for children can benefit the whole family and be a powerful factor in increasing an individual’s present and future wellness.
Article by Kelli Oligney, Associate Editor
Reference: Masse, L., et. Al. (December 13, 2012). Association Between Self-Reported Household Practices and Body Mass Index of US Children and Adolescents, 2005. Preventing Chronic Disease. Retrieved on January 9, 2013, from http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2012/11_0149.htm
Reference: Masse, L., et. Al. (December 13, 2012). Association Between Self-Reported Household Practices and Body Mass Index of US Children and Adolescents, 2005. Preventing Chronic Disease. Retrieved on January 9, 2013, from http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2012/11_0149.htm
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