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• Set a good example. If your child sees that you are physically active and have fun, he/she are more likely to be and stay active throughout their lives.
• Be aware of your child's needs. If your child feels uncomfortable participating in activities like sports, help him or her find physical activities that are fun and no embarrassing.
• Be active as a family. Assign active chores  such as making the beds, or washing the car. Plan active outings such as a walk through a local park or a bike ride (be sure everyone wears a helmet).
• Remember - FUN physical activities are best for kids. Kids need a total of 60 minutes of physical activity a day, but this does not have to be all at one time. Short 5 or 10 minutes of activity throughout the day are just as good. If your child is not used to being active, encourage him/her to start with what he/she can do and build up to 60 minutes a day.

Discourage inactive pastimes:

• Set limits on the amount of time your family spends watching TV and videos, on the computer, and playing video games to less than 1 hour a day.
• Help your child find FUN things to do besides watching TV, like acting out favorite stories or books, or doing a family art project.
• Do not eat while watching TV.
• Encourage your child to get up and move during commercials and discourage snacking when the TV in on.

Be a positive role model

Children are good learners and they learn what they see. Choose healthy foods and active pastimes for yourself. Your children will see that they can follow healthy habits that last a lifetime.