Get Excited!

        Hey everyone! Im going to start by saying thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to visit my blog. As you know, with this blog I aim to inform everyone of the effects that the internet and other technologies help to aid the rise of childhood obesity. We as American adults need to play a bigger role in aiding our youth and helping them to become more active. According to the International Association for the Study of Obesity, America is the number 2 nation for obese children ranging from ages 10 to 16. Malta, the top nation for childhood obesity, has less than one percent more obese children than America.
       A great way to get your children more active is to be active yourself. As a parent you are also your childs first teacher. They look to you as a role model and strive to be just like you. Use yourself to set an example for your son or daughter. You don't have to do it alone. An even better way to get them up and going is to play along with him or her. It will be a great motivation for your child if they see that you are interested in their games. It will be good for their self esteem as well as their bodies. Outdoor events are ideal but staying indoors is a great option as well, we do not want to cancel anything out. Any oppertunity to be up and moving is positive.