Child Weight

Children should be taught to say NO to foods that contribute nothing to nutrition and are only high on calories. Cut down on white rice, white bread and maida-based products. Stop oily, deep-fried food, allow desserts on specific days…
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Often, children get too engrossed in their activities to remember to drink enough water. Keeping well hydrated is vital for maintaining energy levels and helping to reduce hunger pangs that might make them reach for unhealthy, processed…
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Make blended juices that your child likes and sneak in some high-nutrient foods while ensuring that the juice is delicious. The trick is to add half fruit for sweetness and taste, then a handful of veggies with a dash of citrus for zing.
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Getting children to eat well, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle is sometimes challenging. Media reports suggest that childhood obesity is increasing, but if you feel your child is becoming overweight, is it right to put…
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Limit children’s intake of foods high in saturated fat such as many biscuits, cakes, pastries, pies, processed meats, commercial burgers, pizza, fried foods, potato chips, crisps and other savoury snacks. Replace high fat foods which…
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If your child is a couch potato, and if you have a pet at home, then you have found a way to make the kid move. Hand them the task of walking the dog. It will be a good workout for both of them!
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Increase the amount of physical activity in which the child participates. This is the best approach to weight loss. Tweak the child’s meals and snacks a little to help them control weight. For example, offer fresh fruit instead…
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When you teach your children to eat healthy right from the beginning, they will choose healthy when they have more autonomy in their food choices as adolescents, which will go on to influence their weight status as adults. They will choose…
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Highly processed foods are loaded with chemicals, synthetic fats, additives, artificial sweeteners, and food colourings. Unfortunately, you can't keep these foods out of the diets of your children forever. But if you limit exposure while…
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Make sure that your kids eat foods from all of the food groups each day. This is a great way to ensure they are getting all the nutrients their growing bodies need and keep them fit and lean. It helps to ward off any diet deficiencies.…
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