Tuesday 30 December 2014

Fighting children obesity


The obesity epidemic that is spreading at this time and particularly affects children is the focus of attention. A new study gives some elements to prevent ...




How to know what makes obese children?

Australian researchers interviewed 1,685 children and their parents about their lifestyles, and verified their weight. Comparing the two, they were able to classify these habits into two categories. The first decrease the risk of obesity ... the second favor.

How to reduce the risk of obesity in children?

Some behaviors of parents limit weight gain in children:

Control the consumption of soft drinks among children.
Encourage physical activity among children (the easiest way to achieve this is to practice self physical activity).
Limit time spent watching television.
Regularly eat breakfast.
Offering water with the meal, not sugary drinks.

How to increase the risk of obesity in children?

Conversely, here parenting behaviors that are often associated with obesity in children:

Having sugary drinks available.
Allow the presence of a television in the children's room.
Opting for regular fast food at home.
Eating in front of the television.
Frequently use the car for trips of less than two kilometers.

Why must protect her children against obesity?

Obesity in childhood is not limited to the early years: its health consequences are long lasting, and some appear until adulthood. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, as well as musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon) are favored by obesity. According to the World Health Organization, at least 2.6 million people die each year because of obesity and overweight ...

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