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Fitness
Physical activity may even help
improve academic achievement
* Summer brings sweltering heat to many parts of the U.S. Ensure your child stays
hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
* Gentle stretching before and after practice helps reduce the risk of muscle strains and sprains.
* Always remember protective equip- ment, including helmets, wrist pads and
kneepads, when appropriate.
Treat Yourself From baseball to soccer to dancing in the backyard, enjoy exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise at all. An added perk is that there are many benefi ts to physical activ- ity. The CDC states that physical activity can improve overall health by decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression and some cancers. Physical activity helps with weight management and decreases the risk of childhood obe- sity. Additionally, it encourages the devel- opment of lean muscles and strong bones and often results in better sleep patterns. The cherry on top: Physical activity may help improve academic achievement in
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students. Starting a good physical activity routine over the summer sets the ground- work for a successful academic year. Start your family’s summer off right,
and while doing all that exercise, consider joining the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) challenge. This challenge rewards kids and adults who commit to regular physical activity. Sign up your child at
www.presidentschallenge.org. Since the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award can be given to children and adults, consider setting up a family chal- lenge to see who achieves the award fi rst by being physically active, fi ve days a week, for six weeks. Most importantly, enjoy your family, mix it up and have fun!
Audra Rankin, DNP, APRN, CPNP, is an assistant professor at the University of Louisville School of Nursing and a PNP at the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics in Louisville, KY.
For more information on raising healthy kids, visit
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