{"id":19006,"date":"2010-04-03T01:00:07","date_gmt":"2010-04-03T06:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=19006"},"modified":"2010-04-06T11:35:05","modified_gmt":"2010-04-06T16:35:05","slug":"international-fitness-day-fights-childhood-obesity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/04\/international-fitness-day-fights-childhood-obesity\/","title":{"rendered":"International Fitness Day Fights Childhood Obesity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Guest blogger, Dina Skulte <\/em><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Guest blogger Dina Skulte is a 37-year old mother of two girls who is\u00a0on a mission to get fit and healthy for herself and her family.\u00a0She launched Fit for Kids\u2019 Sake in July 2026 and has lost more than 40 pounds with a total target of 70 pounds.\u00a0She is passionate about health\u00a0and fitness and helping end obesity around the world by coaching others and offering nutrition and family fitness services.\u00a0Follow Dina\u2019s journey at Fit For Kids Sake<\/a> or on Facebook.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The growing obesity epidemic is no secret.\u00a0And to be frank, the stats are pretty darn scary.\u00a0I applaud first lady Michelle Obama for taking this issue head on by creating the Let\u2019s Move! campaign<\/a> and Jamie Oliver for creating the Food Revolution<\/a> campaign.<\/p>\n

However, if America is serious about fixing this growing problem, it\u2019s up to us. It\u2019s up to the parents of America’s youth\u00a0to become accountable for the health of our children. We need to be our children\u2019s role models, even when it comes to what we put in our mouths and how we treat our bodies.<\/p>\n

10 Things Parents Can Do to Help our Children and Help Fight Obesity<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Make it a family mission<\/strong>. Decide that making healthy choices is a family mission and a priority.<\/p>\n

2. Learn the facts<\/strong>. Read books, health magazines, expert articles and blogs. Your body needs protein, carbs and fat and other micro-nutrients. Don\u2019t fall prey to the latest diet fads.<\/p>\n

3. Don\u2019t bring it in the house<\/strong>. If it\u2019s not nutritious, don\u2019t buy it. There are plenty of times when kids will get their treats such as at birthday parties, school events, or other outside family activities<\/a>. Make it a treat –\u00a0 not the norm.<\/p>\n

4. Cut the liquid calories<\/strong>. No more sugary drinks like soda or juices. Choose whole fruit over fruit juices. Make water your go-to beverage of choice.<\/p>\n

5. Supplement it<\/strong>. Take a daily multi-vitamin, and brain-boosting fatty acids that nutrition alone can\u2019t provide.<\/p>\n

6. Plan it and cook it<\/strong>. Plan your healthy balanced meals together. Get the kids involved with the household cooking.<\/p>\n

7. Pack it<\/strong>. Pack your child\u2019s school lunch<\/a> or let them pack it with your supervision.<\/p>\n

8. Get moving<\/strong>! Put the remote down, get up and get active.\u00a0Find out what your child\u2019s favorite activity is and do it together.<\/p>\n

9. Rest time<\/strong>. Practice relaxation techniques and instill proper sleep habits.<\/p>\n

10. Reward with love and attention<\/strong>. Kids want their parents\u2019 attention and unconditional love. Reward your child\u2019s good behavior with your love, time and attention instead of sweets.<\/p>\n

Join the cause and help end obesity by\u00a0registering\u00a0for International Fitness Day<\/a> \u201910, which is\u00a0being held on Saturday, October 16, 2026. Watch now as I explain more about this initiative.<\/p>\n

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