Childhood obesity - a problem with consequences - part 2

In the first part of the article " Childhood obesity - a problem with consequences " we looked at the reasons why our children are increasingly obese . Now we will look at how to control this problem and how to help your child stay healthy and not suffer from obesity .

Diet for obese children

Childhood obesity is a social and health problem. The number of overweight children in Europe is worrying. Recent statistics show that one in five children is overweight . And many parents are beginning to think about a balancing diet for weight loss , which is consistent with the specifics of the psychology and physiology of children .

Few mothers realize, but a child 's diet is not designed not to be hungry, but also to help him grow up healthy and harmonious. The child practically needs a menu rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals and all the nutrients that will contribute to his growth. Improper food selection is accompanied by a significant increase in the number of overweight children in our society.

Dieting a child as a means of losing weight is not an easy task for the parent, who must make an effort to explain to him that some products , despite their taste, are not suitable and are harmful to his health. Remember, however, that it is really important for your child to consume healthy foods , because if he is healthy and knows how to eat properly as a child, as an adult he will be healthier and will consciously choose healthy foods .

The first piece of advice we can give to mothers with overweight children , or worse - with obesity , is to turn to a good specialist nutritionist to guide them to a healthy and balanced diet for children . Some children are genetically predisposed to obesity , but a certain role is played by diet and lifestyle, which will definitely reduce the tendency to obesity . The other thing you need to pay attention to are hypercaloric foods, pasta, confectionery, chips, which are especially harmful. Children like them a lot, but they do not reflect well, so the better option is a slice of jam and orange juice.

When you undertake to implement your child's diet, you must first understand that from now on you will have to commit to the maximum in order to achieve the intended result. You need to pay special attention to the menu at home, choosing healthy foods . The anti- obesity diet includes a rich breakfast, including milk, fruit and cereals. In this way, your child will get enough energy that he needs and will not have the need and desire for an additional breakfast, rich in butter and containing sugar.

Another important condition is to drink plenty of water , remember the child should always have water and a fruit in his backpack. Also help him appreciate vegetables and consume them, because they are important for his growth. Vegetables, fruits and milk must be present daily in your child 's diet . If you are wondering how much meat and vegetables he should eat, know that the same rules apply to him as for adults.

Cheese should be eaten twice a week. Red meat should be eaten once a week and white meat twice a week. Try to include cereals in your daily menu, preferably whole grains. Fish, which should be served three times a week, as well as eggs and legumes should not be excluded from the diet.

If the child needs a weight loss diet?

The weight loss process should be monitored by a nutritionist, who will guide you to the necessary varied , tasty and with a certain content of nutrients diet . As with a preventative diet, a weight loss diet should include foods containing iron, vitamins, calcium, protein and carbohydrates. Water should replace all soft drinks, which very often do not contain the necessary nutritional qualities and have a high sugar content. The child must be involved in the choice of food and its preparation. In this way you will motivate him to consciously and voluntarily accept the changes in the way and culture of eating, and also to realize the need to follow the diet.