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Prevent And Treat Childhood Obesity

By on November 4, 2010
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Contemporary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits have made childhood obesity an epidemic.If your child is obese, it is a warning signal. Obese children are prone to serious health problems and emotional disorders. Childhood obesity can be devastating for the child in terms of self esteem and confidence as well.

Here are some tips to treat and prevent obesity in children.

Implementing a healthy and balanced diet program for the entire family will have immeasurable benefits. It improves your child’s heath as well as the health of the elders. The child will be able to adhere to the new diet easily.

Educate your child by creating awareness in him about the health hazards and concerns associated with obesity. Awareness about the adverse effects of the problem will enable the child to pay greater attention to his heath and take necessary measures to lose weight.

Moreover inculcate good eating habits in your child like chewing slowly, taking meals at regular intervals and avoiding watching television while consuming food. Parents are often responsible for spoiling the habits of children by taking them out for dinner and restaurants frequently. Abstain from this tendency of eating out and try to consume homemade food as much as possible.

Cut down on the intake of fast food as it contributes heavily to obesity by accumulation of unburned fats. Set a limit to the intake of calories in a day for your child and stick to the diet plan. However be cautious that you gradually lower down the quantity or else it may cause weakness in the child.

If your child has the habit of taking snacks between meals then substitute unhealthy products like chips or nachos with healthy food like salad, sprouts, etc. Plan physical activities and ask all family members to participate. It could be anything like cycling, jogging, etc.

Make the activities fun for the obese child so that he doesn’t feel forced.  Assign some household chore to your child that he has to perform daily like cleaning the garden or washing the car. Enroll your child in a sport which is enjoyable and will help the child to burn calories.

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