Question 1

how can i keep my child active if she willnt like sports?

Accepted Answer

Share alternatives: Sports are an easy way to keep kids active but not the only way. A long walk touring a museum, zoo, the park, a neighborhood, etc. Can keep you both out & active. Look for activities she might enjoy bringing a friend along too. Creativity in thinking is one of the things that should define adulthood. This issue may require thought but could set up better bonding opportunities than most parents have.

Question 2

at what age is it okay to let a child start to lift weights to help with sports performance?

Accepted Answer

His decision: Let him decide. The ohnly supervision required is that the weights are proportional to the age and strength of the child.

Question 3

what sports are good for a child diabetic?

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Any: A child with diabetes can play any sports. Exercise can affect blood sugar level, so there may be changes from his/her usual number. If  child uses an Insulin pump, talk to his/her doctor about Insulin delivery if device cannot be worn during sports. Remember to keep hydrated while playing, educate the coaches/trainers about signs of hyper/hypoglycemia, and have diabetes supplies available.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of sports asthma in a child?

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Cough: The most common symptom of sports-induced asthma in children is cough; these kids often wheeze as well. There may be no symptom other than shortness of breath; for this, it is important that this lasts much longer than it does for the other kids who are participating just as strenuously, so you know that your child isn't simply getting winded. An allergy eval might help prevent worsening asthma.

Question 5

how to protect your child's skin in outdoor sports?

Accepted Answer

Seee Below: Covering and sunscreen if your are referring to sunburn.

Question 6

what would be a good sport for my child with hemophilia?

Accepted Answer

Swimming: It is not a contact sport, great exercise, little chance of bleeding, and competitive if desired!

Question 7

how can a child grow taller at teenage.
what food and sport best?

Accepted Answer

Healthy lifestyle: You are most likely to reach your tallest potential height by following a healthy diet, getting appropriate sleep & and remaining physiclly active.Nothing you eat or drink will add inches & normal kids who get hormone injections just get to their final height quicker, it would not add to final height.You can stunt your growth by the opposite, poor diet/sleep/inactivity can all take a toll.

Question 8

how old does a child have to be to start weight training for sports?

Accepted Answer

Training vs heavy: Weight training is a variable process with two main issues: the teaching of proper technique and lifts by qualified instructors aso a kid avoids injury; the concentration on power and building muscle mass. The aap recommends use of proper trainers for instruction & the delay of power lifting until skeletal maturity (~final height, shaving, etc).

Question 9

what individual sports will help my child maintain a healthy lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

See below: Aerobic sports will provide the most physical benefit. But other sports will help reinforce team work, a sense of accomplishment, and foster relationships. Your child should participate in more than one sport that he or she enjoys.

Question 10

must i deny my child have energy drinks or sports drinks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no reason for a child to drink energy drinks.  Sports drinks are unnecessary most of the time and typically have too much sugar.

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