OBESECHILD
Obesity is a disease, so it is something that should be avoided and if it is no longer possible, you should help to recover the appropriate weight. The first step is to consult your doctor. He is the specialist who can establish healthy goals to lose weight and help with his monitoring and support.
It is important that the whole family joins, even if weight loss is not a goal for everyone. Plans to lose weight focus on a healthy lifestyle, which is also good for anyone. Having the support of friends and family can help your child lose weight.
If your child is obese, he needs to change the established way to eat. It is a radical and difficult change, but not impossible. The first thing in this regard is to have a balanced diet, which means that the child must consume the right types and amounts of food and drinks to keep his body healthy. It is very important to know what portion sizes should be eaten to meet the needs with respect to nutrients. We should have healthy foods from all the groups and avoid sweets and fizzy drinks.
The important thing is to think a little bit more about the products we use and always try to replace harmful ones for those who are not. You must always be aware of fats, sugars and carbohydrates quantities in food. Learn how to combine them, ask your dietitian or endocrinologist for guidance or provides a list of replacement foods. Teach your child to replace artificial soft drinks by fruit juices and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are good choices to make them healthy snacks. They contain vitamins and minerals to the body. Avoid foods like chips, candies, cakes, cookies, sodas and ice creams.
Another important aspect as part of a healthy lifestyle, is that children should not stay more than two hours a day watching television or computer. This can be difficult because these computers are part of their daily routine, but they should spent more time playing, running, and practicing sports during the day. If the child does not like to exercise, you must find ways to motivate him to be more active.
