The importance of physical activity in children

Posted on January 13, 2014 by john in Daily health tips for kids

The regular practice of children physical activity only generates profits, which in recent times has become less important, due to the high prevalence of child inactivity. This is because it changed the way you play, replacing the movement much more static, as the use of video game consoles or hobbies.

It is proved that there is a direct relationship between hours of television and computer and childhood overweight. For example, a child who spends more than four hours of screen time has a strong relationship with overweight and the consequences associated with deteriorating health.

For a sedentary child the risks of diseases are higher because they risk :

Being overweight and obesity
Considerable increase in cholesterol and triglycerides
Increased glucose generating predisposition to diabetes
hypertension
Low aerobic capacity
Low muscle strength and endurance
Lack of coordination and agility
Major diseases truancy

With all these consequences it is advisable to encourage physical activity in children, for their future health care.

For a parent can motivate a child to have physical activity is essential that this is a good model, participating with him or making him play to exercise, especially if the child is younger. Of course you should avoid pressuring the child to do sport because it will just cause you do not like the long and never practice.