Building Healthy Habits

Описание: Host: Joanna Coles, Warren County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

Guest: Dr. Stephen Semcho, Pediatric Psychologist for the Golisano Children’s Hospital at UK

Topic: Building Healthy Habits

It’s common for people to change their eating and exercise habits during the holidays. When trying to get “back on track” in the new year, it’s helpful to stick to the basics. Here are a few tips to help the whole family make positive changes that will last beyond the first few weeks of January. Scale back the restrictions. Making drastic changes to the family’s diet, such as eliminating all sugar, isn’t just hard for grownups. Young kids won’t understand why they suddenly can’t have candy or why cookies are bad. Make a plan for snacks and mealtime. Weekends, after school activities and vacations can make it hard to stick to healthy eating habits. When you can, plan ahead and be prepared with a selection of nutritious snacks, like fruits, whole grain energy bars, nuts or even a small serving of cheese. Breakfast matters. What they say is true — it’s the most important meal of the day. Children who eat breakfast are in better health overall. Find time to be active — as a family. In the cold winter months, it’s easy to let outside playtime turn into hours of indoor screen time. Find ways to get the whole family moving, such as dance parties, exercise videos and after-dinner walks. Healthy kids grow up to be healthy adults, so developing habits early can set them up for a lifetime of success. Follow this caption source link to access the full article: https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/h...