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By: Stephanie | October 06, 2008 | Category: Health

Child Health Day 2008 logoThe other day, I was startled to notice my 14-month-old watching me while I ate an apple. When I peeled it and handed it to him, his eyes lit up as he bit into it like a big kid (until he accidentally dropped it and our dog got it, and that was it).

Children watch us and emulate us in so many ways, not the least of which are our eating habits and level of physical activity. Today is the 80th annual Child Health Day, and this year’s theme is “Eat Healthy and Be Active for a Healthy Future.”

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimates that one in six U.S. children between the ages of two and 19 is overweight. In less than 30 years, obesity has more than doubled among children ages 2-5 and more than tripled among children ages 6-12 and adolescents ages 13-19.

Being overweight is a risk factor for serious health consequences such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.

HHS, which sponsors the presidentially proclaimed Child Health Day, urges adults to take the surgeon general’s pledge to:

  • Be a role model by making healthy choices for myself.
  • Help children be physically active through everyday play and participation in sports.
  • Support children’s healthy eating habits.

You can celebrate Child Health Day by following some tips for you and your children on eating healthy and being active. And be sure to check out the child obesity prevention checklists for parents and other caregivers, schools and teachers, and communities.

The Federal Citizen Information Center also offers information on helping overweight children become healthier, and USA.gov offers links to child health information for parents.

Do you try to lead a healthy lifestyle as a role model for children?

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blue comment bubble Posted by Jeffrey Levy, EPA on October 06, 2008 at 10:55 AM EDT

Hey, we're also celebrating here at EPA as we kick off Children's Health Month. We've already posted our blog question of the week about the subject, there will be a post later today about kids getting involved in addressing climate change, and we'll also be posting a video on our home page about it.

Let us know your thoughts in our blog (http://blog.epa.gov) and check out the video this afternoon (http://www.epa.gov)!

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blue comment bubble Posted by stephanie on October 06, 2008 at 05:55 PM EDT

Hi Jeffrey, yes, environmental hazards are another aspect of children's health!

As your blog mentions, adults can help protect children from environmental hazards such as secondhand smoke and mold (http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2008/10/06/qotw-protect-childrens-health/).

Thanks for the information!

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blue comment bubble Posted by Payday Loan Advocate on November 06, 2008 at 06:00 AM EST

Many parents are no doubt relieved that Halloween is over, and ready for a bit of a lull before Thanksgiving. Its fun, of course, but it can also be an enormous pain in the neck. Just because it’s over doesn’t necessarily mean that the consequences are over with. This CNN.com story reminds us that Halloween is particularly scary for the small ones’ little teeth. The amount of candy that is consumed by the average child on Halloween is insane, and it can adversely affect the health of their teeth, very easily. Preventative measures are available, of course, but not every tooth disaster can be avoided – such as a cavity. Don’t get too surprised if the next routine check-up reveals one. Parents try to do everything in their power to be able to pay for dental costs that come with having children. You may think you’re ready, but if you come up a bit short, installment loans can take the bite out a dental visit. It’s scarier for children to lose their teeth than to see a monster on a Halloween. Cavities could be a monster to your teeth if you intake too much chocolates and candies during your Halloween.


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blue comment bubble Posted by merry on July 20, 2009 at 03:20 AM EDT

it is good to celebrate children days.i agree with that.

Merry

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blue comment bubble Posted by alex on August 25, 2009 at 09:10 AM EDT

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blue comment bubble Posted by Phx Mags on September 04, 2009 at 05:18 PM EDT

When is the next Child Heath Day? I assume sometime in October. Is there anything planned for this year I can communicate to my readers? Mags
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blue comment bubble Posted by Stephanie on September 04, 2009 at 06:12 PM EDT

Hi Phx Mags, according to http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/nho.asp#m10, the next National Child Health Day is October 5, 2009 (always the first Monday in October).

The website isn't updated yet for 2009(http://mchb.hrsa.gov/childhealthday/), but hopefully it will be soon.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Lisa Beck on September 30, 2009 at 11:55 AM EDT

We have to do something more for the children, medication for the swine flu doesnt exists here in Peru yet, and we need as the children dies!

We got some for free though threw www.goldcard-shop.com

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