Child Weight

Control portion size when you eat down for a family meal. Encourage your children to do that as well. Don’t bring the whole pot to the table. Serve the food on plates in the kitchen and bring the plates to the dining table. If there is a…
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Childhood obesity is a significant public health challenge. Research says that a key period for targetting dietary intervention is adolescence, when young people become more independent, making their own decisions about diet, and…
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Colas and fizzy drinks will not only put your children at risk for weight gain but will also leave them vulnerable to both mental and physical health issues. Research shows that, as a stimulant, caffeine impacts children much more intensely…
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Often, the factors that contribute to a child’s obesity is a lack of availability of healthy foods, and walkable neighbourhoods that encourage physical activity. Parents can talk to their children about obesity without introducing blame or…
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Young children need fat because it is an important source of energy and so full-fat dairy products are fine. As they grow and eat larger volumes of food, moving onto lower-fat dairy products would be better unless a child is involved in…
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When we talk about obesity, the common advice is often to just eat less and exercise more. That's a simplistic recommendation, which makes it seem like a person’s willpower is the only thing that determines their approach to food and,…
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It seems counterproductive to urge your kids to eat healthy if your home is filled with unhealthy, toxic foods. If you’re going to stock packets of chips and sugary drinks at home they will always choose those over the healthier, more…
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Fat is an essential part of the diet of growing children. It provides energy, helps keep the body warm, and is an essential part of many cells in the body, allowing them to function. Also, some vitamins like A, D, E and K can only be…
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Soft drinks are a major problem in causing childhood obesity because of their high calories, their ready availability, and the ease with which kids can drink large quantities quickly. To deal with soft drinks, help them make their favourite…
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When it comes to treats and sugary foods, teach children that while these foods taste great, they are best eaten less frequently than everyday foods because they don’t fit in well with a diet that will make them healthy, bright, and strong.…
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