Know what the correct weight for your age, height and body type (it is in this aspect can be useful where the talk with an adult and see a doctor or dietitian). Give your body the right amount of food that is good for you. With proper nutrition, you can grow, play, have a good performance at school and feel good about yourself. Exercise daily to develop strong muscles and bones, and have a healthy heart.

Do not worry about the weight of your friends. Instead, strive to achieve the correct weight for you. Being thin is not necessarily “good” nor “bad” though a little more, like to be higher is not necessarily “good” or be lower “bad”. If you do not have a healthy weight, starting to make small changes to achieve your goals in terms of weight. Either to lose or gain weight, healthy eating habits and regular exercise will help you achieve your goals.

Tips for kids about weight

Most children who weigh less than other children his age are usually in good health and need not make an effort to eat more if they are not hungry. Remember, a lower weight may be the correct weight for someone who has a height less than average stature. The bodies of many children who weigh less than average are just growing and changing more slowly, and often to catch up in size later in adolescence. Some children may have less weight because of health problems. If you or your parents are concerned about this problem, ask to speak with your doctor. Even if you have less weight than normal, it is important to choose healthy foods, the nutrition guidelines of the food guide pyramid can help in this case and the exercises are still an excellent idea, especially because ¡help develop strong muscles!

What happens if I think my weight is not right?

First, talk to your mom or your dad. They could advise on how to eat healthy and exercise. Then, think of ways to help you get the correct weight. Even small changes can put you in the right direction. For example, if you are overweight enough 10 minutes of exercise three times a day to make a difference. There are many ways to stay active: team sports (like basketball or volleyball), self defense classes, working in the garden of your home, dancing, running, swimming and even walking in a mall. Make exercise fun for you is choosing activities you like. For example, given a walk with your dog in the morning, playing with friends at lunch and help your mom garden in the afternoon.