Child Weight

A chubby toddler may be adorable and the parents have the satisfaction that their child is well fed but excess weight in children is often ignored due to the myth that the ‘baby fat’ will drop away as they grow up. While it is possible in…
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Healthcare professionals are alarmed by the number of obese children who are developing serious medical conditions usually only seen in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).…
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Today, as compared with a few decades ago, parents want to spend time with their children. Economic and social changes, such as flexible work schedules and telecommuting have increased parental availability to children. According to Penn…
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The more television kids watch at home, the more confused they are about which foods are, and which aren’t, going to help them grow up strong and healthy, says research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Researcher Kristen…
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There are many ways to boost gut health and build a strong microbiome in children. Parents should pay attention to their daily fibre intake. Serve food rich in fibre like avocados, apples, pear, broccoli, spinach, red beans, and more.…
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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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