Get Those Kids Moving!

Dr Brian's son, River, participating in Mixed Martial Arts and Martial Arts Queensland.

Dr Brian's daughter, Chloe, participating in CrossFit Kids at AJ Crossfit.

Dr Brian's daughter, Chloe, participating in CrossFit Kids at AJ Crossfit.

Dr Brian's daughter, Sydney, participating in Little Warriors at Martial Arts Queensland.

Dr Brian's daughter, Cayle, participating in Brazilian Jui Jitsu at Martial Arts Queensland.

Get Those Kids Moving!

According to the NSW Government (Childhood Obesity), lack of physical activity and/or unhealthy eating along with lifestyle and genetic factors are the cause of overweight and obesity in children. It is extremely important to include vegetables and fruit in your children’s diets to promote the importance of healthy eating. “In 2010, 95.9% of primary school age children and 42.1% of high school age children met fruit consumption guideline. However, only 43.6% of primary school age children and 20.1% of high school age children met vegetable consumption guideline (for age).” Overweight and obesity is related to technological (Facebook, computer games, video games, etc), social, economic and environmental changes. These factors have reduced physical activity and increased food access.

 

Therefore, find an enjoyable sport or physical activity for your children, and teach them a passion for sport, exercise and fitness. Think outside the box... Let's lead by example and promote healthy lifestyle choices for our children. IN 2010 22.8% of children between 5 and 17 years of aged were classified as overweight or obese (as reported NSW Schools Physical Activity Nutrition Survey. 

Cheers,
Dr B.