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When school’s out, it may be more important than ever for your kids to get regular physical activity and eat a nutritious diet.

Did you know that a recent survey shows that kids tend to gain three times as much weight during the summer months as they do during the school year? I know I personally thought kids were most active in the summer. One reason they gain weight during the summer is the tend to watch more tv and play video games. The other is that they can eat whenever they want, as opposed to school they eat only at set times. My kids do tend to ask me more often than I think they should about eating when they are home. I actually find myself asking them “Would you be eating right now if you were at school?” Television might also be to blame with commercials for high calorie snack foods, fast food, and fattening sweets.

As parents we need to limit the time that our kids spend in front of a screen whether it be a television or a computer. We need to encourage our kids that being active is important so they too can have a strong and healthy body. They should be out enjoying what summer has to offer. Find new ways to make playing outside fun…be creative!