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MCC Daily Tribune

Every Kid Healthy Week

Every Kid Healthy Week, from April 24 to April 28 this year, is an observance that aims to spread awareness regarding the health of children. This is essential because, to grow up into healthy adults, it is important for kids to be healthy and active from a young age. To ensure parents and children are aware of the advantages of nutrition and wellness, Every Kid Healthy Week is celebrated every year. We have just the right tips on how you can celebrate and make the week memorable.

HOW TO CELEBRATE EVERY KID HEALTHY WEEK

  1. Organize a week full of activities
    Do you want the children around you to be active? Organize a week full of activities such as football games, basketball games, races, etc.

  2. Write a song
    Write a catchy song with lyrics that talk about the correct nutritious food for children. If the song is fun enough, the young ones will have it memorized in no time!

  3. Write a play
    To be active, children often need to consume the right nutrition so they have the required energy levels. To provide the information on what they should eat, write an interesting play that brings the message across without boring the children.

FIVE FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN’S HEALTH

  1. The yearly check-up
    Children from ages five to 10 must have a full check-up by a doctor once a year.

  2. Obesity issues
    In the U.S., one in three kids are obese or need to lose weight.

  3. The fatal illness
    Pneumonia is the most fatal illness for children and kills 800,000 children a year.

  4. An active lifestyle
    A child of six needs an hour of vigorous activity, daily.

  5. Many absences
    3.2% of children in the U.S. miss more than 11 days of school annually due to illness or injury.

WHY A KID’S HEALTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. Children are more sensitive to illnesses/diseases
    The fact is, children are more vulnerable to illnesses and are more likely to lose their lives if not provided with the correct treatment.

  2. Healthy children grow up into healthy adults
    The adolescence stage is the most important time for a young person to consume the correct nutrients as this can help the body to develop to its full potential. An unhealthy child may face numerous health issues in the future.

  3. The social and emotional health of a child is the base of their personality
    Personality development starts at a young age, hence, a disturbed child is likely to grow up into an unhappy adult. To ensure the future generation is happy and healthy, mentally as well as physically, parents and schools need to emphasize a child’s mental health.

Every Kid Healthy Week - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
04/24/2023