Exercise isn't really anyone's favorite word, but neither is work, and both have to be done in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Buying healthy food is a great way to start down the road to losing weight, or even just maintaining a healthy weight, but it isn't enough.
Mayo
Clinic has a lot of great suggestions for ways to help your child, many of which concern physical activity. I think the most important point it has is that you shouldn't expect your child to do something that you are not willing to do. If you expect your child to exercise so that they can be healthy, you better make sure you're being healthy and exercising too.
Another major point is that exercise doesn't have to be called exercise. Lots of kids love to play tag, go swimming, walk with their parents, or go bowling--exercise doesn't have to be a chore. A walk is a great way to get outside and bond at the same time. It's really okay to have fun and be healthy at the same time!
Check out the link! There is a ton of helpful information (about childhood obesity in general, not just exercise), and a lot of good suggestions. It's a great place to go if you have questions.
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