healthcare informatics Richard So, M.D. - 'Keeping Children Active through Summer Break'

Cleveland Clinic News Service - June 13, 2017

CLEVELAND - As the school year winds to a close for most children, the beginning of summer break is a great time to get active.

Richard So, M.D., is a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. He said that while much focus has been placed on what our children are eating, getting them up and moving is just as important in the fight against childhood obesity.

“Having our children moving is very important to help prevent our obesity epidemic,” said Dr. So. “It’s one in three children in the United States.”

In fact, a recent study showed that many children tend to get less and less exercise the older they get. Experts said that getting less physical activity as a child can lead to less fitness as an adult and an increased risk for obesity and other health issues.

Dr. So said that organized sports are a great way for children to stay active – but they’re not for everyone.

He said something as simple as getting outside and playing with a child is good for them – whether it’s riding bikes, kicking a ball or going for a hike.

Dr. So admitted that the older children get, the more challenging it can be to get them moving – often times because they’re preoccupied with electronics. He said the best way to get them out the door and moving is to put limitations on their device use.

For older children, Dr. So recommends trying to get them to start slow with a little jogging.

“Just go out for a five minute run,” said Dr. So. “You have to tell them, ‘okay, a TV show is 30 minutes, but all I want you to do is run for two and a half minutes out, and two and a half minutes back.’ Most kids will do it. That’s not a long time.”

Dr. So reminds parents that children will follow their example, so when parents engage in healthy and active behaviors, they can help motivate their children to be more active as well.

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