Eating the right foods and physical activity are just as important for kids as they are for adults. Northwest Influence will help your kids get and stay healthy. We are the positive influence they need to get moving and eat a balanced diet.
KID'S FOOD DIARY
KID'S FOOD PYRAMID
Tips for Raising a Healthy Kid:
- Play together as a family. Kids like to chase their parents and win in sprint contests!
- Make exercise fun by listening to music. Kids love to dance!
- Reward effort, not with food "treats". Try rewarding them with a book from Barnes & Noble instead.
- Give them water as a drink option. Kids love it and are just used to juice being offered. Eat meals as a family. Plan out meals and include a variety of foods.
- Sign your child up to participate in a variety of activities.
- Add activity into daily routines. Examples: walk to local stores, ride bikes to the park, take the stairs (try stairs at the Gap in U-Village for a burner!)
- Be a positive role model and live a healthier lifestyle yourself.
- Kids should be physically active for at least one hour per day; create an activity schedule and tracker poster together as a family.
- You are the boss. You decide what, when, where and serving size and the child decides whether to eat and how much to eat.
Aly Wagner, Olympic gold medalist and player for the U.S Women's National Soccer Team, endorses Anne Griffith, owner of Northwest Influence, in her pursuit to help women and children lead healthier, happier lifestyles.
"Anne Griffith is the positive influence you need to reach your health and fitness goals." - Aly Wagner