Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Prevent Child Obesity

Obesity is one of the major problems in the whole world. There are millions of people who are facing with Obesity.  However, obesity usually seen in the child and young youth. More number of children is prone to obesity.  The number of overweight children is at an all time high and it would be increasing day by day. This number of obesity increases in child due to the unhealthy eating habits.

One of the main reasons of obesity in children is due to Junk food and fast food. For controlling the obesity in children their parents should take care of their children health. Parents should make a proper balanced diet plan for their children. The health of future generation relies on the parents. Parents should carve a path of healthy eating in a world of fast, processed food.

Parents should guide their children about which foods are good for them and which foods are not for them. They have to learn that the foods they cannot buy are not good for them and the one, which is good for them. In addition, parents should also know which food is good for their children. A child eats unhealthy food when their parents are not with them like when they are in the school or with their friends. Parents should force the school to remove the unhealthy foods from their canteens and vending machines.

Children should allow eating junk foods and fast foods occasionally in moderation. However, this should only occur under the watchful eyes of an adult. Establishing an age requirement would helpful in case of healthy eating habits. Parents should include fruits and vegetables’ in their lunch box such that they cannot move to the junk foods. Always cook the good food for the children.

“Precaution is better than Cure”. Therefore, for the healthy child parents should take some necessary and important precaution regarding their child health.

  





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