Obesity and children – to prevent and overcome this combination
Obesity and children bad combination that all parents fear is a condition affecting children's health when excess body fat or welfare. At present, the percentage of overweight or obesity in the United States is less than 30 percent in 30 states, ie, 1 in 3 children are considered obese or overweight.
Cause
- As the cause of adult obesity, sedentary lifestyle play an important role in causing childhood obesity. Sitting all day watching television, computer or game console, with almost no exercise is more these days, children face every day.
- The current way of life in the fast pace had an impact on how parents prepare food for their children as the preparation of safe and nutritious food usually takes time, fast food is the alternative the most common.
- External factors are not the only cause of obesity in children, genetic factor is also a part of it though is rare.
- psychological factor, low self esteem can cause stress which in turn will influence the eating habits of a child, may tend to overeat.
Measuring Obesity in children
BMI (Body Mass Index) is the measure used to determine that obesity, which can be used for children two years. The simplest is to measure the weight of your child, if it is 20% above a healthy weight for your height, then he / she is overweight.
Effects
Obesity in children can have various effects such as high cholesterol, diabetes type 2 and high pressure. It may not happen immediately, but in some cases has already shown before children reach the age of 20. Another impact on the problems social and emotional children are overweight or obese tend to have low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, and prone to depression.
Help their children to maintain their weight within the healthy range
There are some tips to avoid obesity, "and children" mix, while still is a baby:
- Breastfeeding is a must for your newborn has nutritional benefits and can prevent obesity in adulthood.
- Encourage your children to participate in physical activity for children and ensure they get used to it. This may be the best organized sports team or just a friendly match during recess.
- Limit your time watching television, computer or video game.
- Do not force to end your meal if you are full.
- Not completely restrict their favorite snacks because it will only rebel against you eat in secret. A portion control and nutrition education are progressive answers.
- Limit your intake of junk foods and soft drinks.
These methods can be used if your children are always in the range normal weight, but if he / she is already obese, you need a weight loss program to achieve ideal body weight. A doctor may suggest taking supplements for weight loss through weight loss process. Remember that no matter which one you choose, always follow the program to solve the long term largely supplemented with the year. Strip the fat is my proposal, because it is safe to use for the entire family member. Consult your doctor before taking any action necessary to prevent possible future health problems.
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