Obesity Problems In Children
If your child has OBESITY or overweight Do not feel alone, According to a recent study an increase in the percentage of obesity in children in the world. What causes them and how to try to prevent or overcome them?
For small children this would not be a problem, but when the more mature words like fat, like balls, rhino, king kong, etc., will affect the confidence of a child. If your child has OBESITY or overweight. Do not feel alone. According to a recent study an increase in the percentage of obesity in children in the world.
Research shows that obesity in children today due to lack of activity in your lifestyle and also the way and eating habits. Obesity is a major risk factor for heart problems, high blood pressure, blood sugar etc.. Therefore parents should think about the future health of children.
There is no quick and easy way to help your child lose weight. Takes a long time to change the way of living and eating habits which may not correspond with the habits of your family.
Some tips to prevent or treat obesity in children:
- Turn ON OUR OWN STYLE. As parents, we have to be a good example in the application of ways of living and eating healthy.
- PROVIDE TIME FOR EXERCISE (activity). Discover desirable and exciting activities for you and your child can burn calories a case of running, swimming, cycling, running (jogging). Do this on a regular basis.
- CHOOSE HEALTHY FOOD. Reduce food "fast food or junk food" that contains only high in fat and salt. Reduce the consumption of sugar. Give your child 3 meals with smaller portions and three small meals (snacks) in small portions, so that children do not feel hungry. Give water to drink too much juice such as orange juice containing fiber also vit.C, also gave a lot of eating fruits and vegetables. Choose low-fat snack.
- Change your FAMILY EATING HABITS. Give the child to eat only when your child is hungry and not just want to eat something. If your child just wants to eat and eat again try to divert their activities or provide something else, because you know your child is really hungry. Never eat or snack for watching TV.
- GIVE YOUR SUPPORT. It's important for the whole family to help change the way your child's life. Do not keep junk food, soda drinks that are rich in sugar, high-fat foods (potato chips, etc.) to your home. Prepare a diet low in fat and healthy for the whole family. Follow the exercise activity.
- Give PRAISE OR CAUTION WHEN CHILD HAD TO DO SOMETHING GOOD. Reward and praise can motivate children to stay on a diet. For example, if your child within 1 week of an initiative to drink water instead of soda then praise your child, give gifts of toys or fun activity, but DO NOT give food as gifts.
- Consult a physician. Periksakanlah your child to the doctor/pediatrician for weight control diet also check body every 2-4 weeks. Avoid weighing the child at any time at home because it may cause stress to your child.
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