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Childhood Obesity
May 9th, 2008 · No Comments
Children who are overweight have high risk of developing serious health problems in later life like heart attack, type 2 diabetes, bowel cancer, and high blood pressure etc.
It also causes psychological distress among the overweight children. Teasing about their appearance affects children’s confidence and self-esteem.
Main Causes of overweight.
Most children put on excess weight because their lifestyles. Other reasons are
* an unhealthy diet
* lack of physical activity.
* high calorie foods, such as fast food and confectionery.
* certain genetic factors.
Tips to reduce the weight
Healthy Diet
* Avoid high-fat foods.
* Avoid frying the food, instead grill or bake it.
* Avoid fizzy drinks that are high in sugar. Give them with fresh juices.
* Give them a healthy and nutritive breakfast.
* Dried fruit or tinned fruit should be given instead of sweets.
Eating Habits
* Give the meals at regular times.
* Never allow your children to eat while watching TV or doing homework.
* Make habit of your children to eat only when they are hungry.
* Teach children to chew food.
Physical Activity
* Encourage walking.
* Encourage them to play outdoor games like football, cricket etc.
* Encourage your child for bike rides, swimming and in-line skating.
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