From a scientific point of view, obesity is the accumulation of excess body fat in the body. If the boy's body weight is more than 25% fat, and girls - more than 32%, it is already appropriate to talk about how to deal with childhood obesity. Often, childhood obesity is defined by a violation of the weight / growth ratio, which exceeds the ideal body weight by 20%. The most accurate indicator of excess weight is the thickness of the skin folds.
The problem of obesity
Of course, not all chubby babies eventually become full children, and not all fat kids with obesity age. But the likelihood that the obesity that has appeared in early childhood will accompany a person all his life, still exists. Therefore, combating childhood obesity is necessary at its early stage, because because of the fullness of the child there are many problems. In addition, that obesity can increase, it can cause child hypertension, grade 2 diabetes, increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease, increase pressure on joints and even affect the child's psychological state.
Causes of childhood obesity
The causes of childhood obesity are a whole lot. The most important of them is the incompatibility of the energy produced (the calories that are obtained from food) and the wasted (calories that are burned as a result of basic metabolism and physical activity) by the body. Children suffer from childhood obesity because of hereditary, physiological and dietary reasons. By the way, heredity here plays a huge role.
Treatment of childhood obesity
It is necessary to begin to struggle with a problem of excess weight at the child as soon as possible. This is due to the fact that the physical and nutritional behavior of children is much more easily adjusted than in adults. In medicine, there are 3 forms of combating child overweight:
- do not put the child on a strict diet, because in addition to harm to the growing body this will bring little;
- it is necessary to concentrate physical activity not only on the child, but also on the whole family;
- Obesity is worth fighting purposefully, given the reasons for its appearance.
Tips for parents in the fight against obesity
- Reduce the number of convenience foods in your diet and increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables;
- replace sweet carbonated drinks with low-fat milk, juices and give your child more water;
- Minimize the amount of foods that have a high fat and sugar content;
- As little as possible, give the child fried food, cook it as possible or steamed;
- give food in small portions;
- Control that the child always has breakfast and does not overeat at lunch;
- forbid a child from eating at a table;
- food for obesity should be a reward or a reward;
- Love your child for playing ball, jumping rope, roller skating or cycling;
- try to limit the sedentary lifestyle of the baby;
- more often organize hikes, write the child on a voyage;
- involve the child in a busy life;
- Give your child an example of a healthy lifestyle.
Thanks to the implementation of these tips, you will provide the baby with an excellent physical shape.
Physical activity
Among other things, it is necessary to struggle with the excess weight of the child with the help of training. It burns calories well, increases energy consumption and maintains the shape. According to the testimony of childhood obesity, training, combined with dietary education, give an excellent result. Such training should be done 3 times a week.
Nutrition and Diet
Fasting and limiting intake of calories can cause stress and affect the growth of the child, as well as its perception of "normal" nutrition. To reduce child excess weight, you must use a balanced diet with a moderate restriction of calories.
Prevention of obesity in children
Depends on parenting. Mom should breastfeed and know when he is full. It is not necessary to hurry with the introduction of solid foods into the diet. Parents should monitor proper nutrition and limit the child's use of fast food.