To subscribe to the email version, click here . Here are some suggestions for keeping kids active, fit and happy even on the most blustery days. Indoor parks typically feature a large space where young children can run around, navigate on wheeled toys and climb on play equipment. If your neighborhood doesn't have one, consider starting a cooperative program in a church basement, community center or other public space. Clear a space somewhere in your house, basement or garage where children can dance, move and play.
Children travel across the room and back while they act like an animal.
For older kids and teens, encourage them to dance, do aerobics or follow along with exercise videos. Children from six months to four years of age are at risk because of rapid growth and sometimes limited food choices. Adolescents during their growth spurt may have difficulty keeping up with their body's high iron needs. Women in their childbearing years require more iron due to monthly iron losses caused by menstruation. Women typically do not consume the RDA for iron.