Overweight children What can a parent do to help Part 1 of 5

Overweight children What can a parent do to help Part 1 of 5 The latest figures published in the United States argue that 15 percent of children and adolescents are considered overweight, compared to 6% of 20 years ago. Statistics in the UK are similar, and rising. Although children starving in Africa, children of the weste world are in the queue to undergo a series of terrible diseases related to weight, including the skin and joint problems, early osteoporosis, diabetes type II, intestinal cancer, the pressure high, heart attacks and strokes. Recent research suggests that obese children are 77% more likely to suffer from asthma. And, of course, in a world where television, film, advertising, sitcoms and all teenagers and promote the ideal image? Fat kid? mocked and often the butt of all jokes, more and more overweight children suffer from lack of confidence and low self-esteem, which, possibly, isolation and depression in their adolescence. Because the number of overweight children continue to rise? * Share of size? in schools, restaurants and home? * The children continue to grow now have a wider choice of what we eat (previous generations ate what was given, or has fame) * The food is more readily available * Children? beverages, soft drinks and so-called? sport? Plenty of snacks and beverages * Many junk foods are mainly intended for children, advertised to children on television, of little nutritional value, and away from? Filling?. Some nutritionists also suspect that the chemical additives can make your child needs more food * Fast Food have multiplied in recent years, low cost, easy to eat for parents long time * The children are waiting? Instant gratification? in many areas of their lives, including food. Living with hunger? even for an hour? is no longer an option! * Parents are often a bad example * Children no longer walk or bike to school? or much at all! Outdoor activities are much less a part of their lives than previous generations * Free time is devoted to more sedentary activities such as television, computer and video games, and also? Text?. The latest figures show that the average American teenager spends an awful 4 to 5 hours a day watching television! How can we help our overweight children to lose weight? First, it is important to be aware of the fact that there is no magic formula or immediate solution. The child will not be fit, healthy and weighing the perfect night! However, if your child eats healthy and rational, increasing their physical activity, right? Grow? weight. Secondly, it is essential that any approach you choose not to make your child feel different, offenses, victims, or unhappy in any way. Children who are conceed about their weight in adolescents with eating disorders. Third, remember that? Prohibition? any foods that can create feelings of rebellion, even in younger children, and gives his disobedience can also become a game (or worse, a secret shame). You will never be able to completely prevent a child from eating what he likes. If the ban on chocolate at home, for example, you can be sure that your child to eat at friends? home to school or if it is half the chance! Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this paper suggests many ideas, tips and tactics to address the issues facing overweight children and to promote smooth and effective weight loss without harming your child? S self-esteem.