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Video IS IT SAFE FOR YOUR CHILD TO LIFT WEIGHTS? WATCH WHAT YOU EAT FOR THE KIDS: Kids who go to lots of practices, especially those in multiple leagues or sports, might not take in enough calories, particularly if their diet doesn't typically include high-calorie foods. "Kids might need to eat six or seven times a day to get the calories in with healthy food," Simanis says. FOR YOU: Even if you're taking up a new sport for weight loss, you might need to change to a more athletic diet. Consult a nutritionist. Find out by watching a video from the American Academy of Pediatrics at citizensmemorial.com/ vitality. Click on "Strength Training Basics." LEARN THE RULES FOR THE KIDS: Kids can learn a lot about a sport in just a week of sports camp. Or have them watch live or televised high school, college or professional sports. FOR YOU: Try volunteering. If you coach your child's soccer team you'll master the rules in no time, even if you've never played before. MIX IT UP FOR THE KIDS: As children get older, encourage them to participate in a variety of sports. If they specialize in one sport, limit them to nine months a year to reduce the risk of injury, overtraining or burnout. FOR YOU: Trying different sports or exercise routines is great for people of any age. "My healthiest adult athletes are triathletes," Simanis says. Cycling, running or swimming on different days helps reduce injuries. C I T I Z E N S M E M O R I A L .C O M | 7 http://www.citizensmemorial.com/vitality http://www.citizensmemorial.com/vitality http://www.CITIZENSMEMORIAL.COM

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