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How To Help Your Child Lose Weight Safely

by ZULEIHAT CHATTA
1 year ago
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How many fast food restaurants have you driven through at 6 p.m. on a work night, with a hungry child in the back seat? Many of us have, and as parents we likely feel guilty. Childhood obesity is rapidly on the rise in country. A recent study

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published in the Wall Street Journal sites the obesity epidemic is global: 2.1 billion people, or about 29 percent of the world’s population, were either overweight or obese in 2013. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) define obesity as having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water or combination of those factors. They state that being overweight or obese are a result of “caloric imbalance,” which means the amount of calories consumed is larger than calories burned.

 

It is important for your child to maintain a healthy weight because obesity can increase their risk factors for developing:

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Cardiovascular disease

High cholesterol

High blood pressure

Pre-diabetes

The best way to achieve long term healthy weight is to make small, positive changes over time, like decreasing portion size, going on family walks and eating out less often.

Make small changes toward a healthy weight

When trying to improve your child’s eating habits, slow and steady wins the race! Megan Lipton, MA, CRP, director, Kids N Fitness©at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recommends starting slowly with small changes, like the ones listed here:

 

Dilute juice with water

Add more vegetables to family meals

Switch from three sodas a day to two sodas to diet soda to water etc.

Reducing or eliminate sweetened beverages including juice; drink water instead.

Make sure your family is getting a diet high in fiber—whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and will aid in helping your child feel full, longer.

Make sure the child is getting enough sleep.

Eat together as a family whenever possible.

Be a good role model. Let your child see you eating and enjoying healthy food.

Help your child be more active

One of the best ways to encourage your child to be more active is by setting a good example. Ask your child if he wants to join a sports team or class, such as basketball, swimming or dance. Many schools and community centers offer sports and performing arts classes for children. If your child feels uncomfortable participating in activities like sports, help him find physical activities that are fun and not competitive like dancing to music, playing tag, jumping rope or riding a bike. Be active as a family, for example assign active chores such as making the bed, sweeping the floor, raking leaves or vacuuming—do it together. Why not plan active outings such as a walk through a local park too?

 

Children spend a lot of time sitting down watching television, playing video games and using the computer. The following tips may help cut back on some of this inactive time:

Limit screen time to no more than two hours per day

Help your child find fun things to do like acting out favorite books or stories, or doing a family art project

Encourage your child to get up and move during TV commercials and discourage snacking when sitting in front of a screen

Childhood obesity is a condition that we can fight if armed with the proper tools. There is no greater advocate for your child than you! Don’t forget to make small, consistent changes, lead by example and most importantly have fun!

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