CHILD FITNESS

For Neonates prevention and cure of the illness are both very important aspects of fitness and health.Neonatal stage is from one month to one year.breastfeeding and the appropriate introduction of complementary foods, hygiene practices, and caring behaviors contribute to the healthy development of the young child.Care for illnesses in infants and neonates is also very important, as young children can die very quickly if an illness is not recognized.Various preventive measures in order to prevent a disease and mantain fitness are
-VACCINES:these may be available for diseases like measles.Proper immunization will protect the child from death.

-GOOD HYGIENE and SANITARY PRACTICES:diseases like diarrhoea can be prevented.When a child with diarrhoea becomes dehydrated, rapid and appropriate treatment is necessary both at home.

-INSECTICIDES:they prevent malaria

-PROPER NUTRITION:pervent various syndromes and malnutrition.

The most easy way staying FIT for a child is to be active.But nowdays,inactivity is becoming an epidemic among children. Children today are less active than they were just a few years ago because of many factors, including less participation in daily physical education classes at school.They need to be active for the following reasons

-Lack of exercise is a major reason for the growing rate of obesity among children.

-Exercise can strengthen children's bones now as well as later in life.

-Active children may increase their chance of becoming healthy adults.

-Children need to consume a healthy diet and plenty of fluids for active play.