4 FAITH REGIONAL Health Services As a parent, you want your children to have a long and healthy life. But it’s not always easy to know how to make that happen. One very important thing you can do is take a look in the mirror and consider what kind of a role model you are. Do you always buckle your seat belt? Do you stay in shape with regular exercise? Do you limit the amount of time you spend on your phone, computer or tablet or in front of the TV? If you’re a good role model, that may be half the battle. Your children look to you to see what’s important in life. If they see you eating a healthy diet and staying active and safe, they’re more likely to do the same. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), teaching your children how to live a healthy life should start when they’re young. That can help them avoid developing bad habits that may be hard to break. Here are some tips from the AAFP and Kayla Daniels, PA-C, for getting your children off to a healthy start. Offer them nutritious foods Begin by paying attention to the kind of food you bring into the PUT YOUR KIDS ON THE PATH — TO — GOOD HEALTH “Children are our future and legacy. It is my privilege to help give them the building blocks to a healthy life.” — Kayla Daniels, PA-C, pediatric provider
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