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Child Obesity
fast food to cure their hunger. These are not good habits to teach children as they could lead to child obesity.
Young people struggling with weight issues are becoming an increasing problem. Around 15% of children are obese and the numbers are growing quickly. Some parents think that their children are bound to be overweight because they are themselves and that it's just genetics. This is not always the case. A child learns their eating habits from their parents, so the parents have to take some responsibility for the child obesity in their home. A 7-10 year old child doesn’t know the importance of nutrition and they need someone to guide them properly and be a positive role model for them.
Once a child is overweight, it doesn’t have to stay that way forever. Since children’s bodies are always growing, child obesity can be reversed. First and foremost, a proper diet is required for any weight loss. We can still allow children to have some sweets now and then, but moderation is so important. Instead of five cookies, they should be allowed one. That way their sweet tooth is still satisfied but they aren’t packing in empty calories. The parents have to be willing to make the same sacrifices. Just because you want your kid to lose weight, it doesn’t mean that you are off the hook. It is a good idea for the whole family to become a part of the change, so you all can spend a longer and healthier life together. You really do want to help stop child obesity before it becomes too big of a problem.
Exercise is also essential to maintaining a healthy body weight regardless of how old or young you are. Without exercising, diet alone isn’t going to get children in shape or get their life back on track. Children don’t need to go to the gym and run on the treadmill or anything but they do need to be more active. Instead of playing video games in their houses, children should be encouraged to go outside and play. They can play sports like soccer, football or even do activities such as going for walks with the family pet. Doing this a few times a week will help reverse the effects of child obesity.
Children tend to closely watch their parent’s actions and will copy what they see them doing. If parents like to eat a lot of sweets and junk food, then children will think that is okay and they will not think about the consequences. Some parents also don’t prepare healthy meals for their children and just pick up a bag of
