Childhood obesity is one of the major problems facing the children of today. It is not only a health and weight issue, but it also creates social problems too. Many children who suffer from obesity will bear the brunt of cruel jokes at school and feel alone and in despair. Physical education classes will be a nightmare which they will try to avoid at all costs. They may find it difficult to make friends and the situation just gradually gets worse instead of better.
As a parent, it is your responsibility to help your child to eat a healthy diet and keep an active lifestyle. It is up to you to support your child and be a suitable role model for them to follow. Overweight children are most often the result of overweight parents.
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With all of the technological wizardry and games available to children today, it is all too easy for them to sit in front of a games console or computer screens playing virtual games and snacking, instead of being outside, in the fresh air, playing physical games and interacting with real people, as children did only a couple of decades ago. The idea of 'going out to play' seems completely foreign to many of today's kids, but this is so important for the health and development of your child.
As a family it is important that you encourage outdoor activities, take your children to the park on a sunny afternoon, go on family bike rides, start swimming, anything to encourage your children to exercise, gradually at first. You will find that the more you do, the more you will want to do, and it is great for family morale to participate in these activities together, as well as individual health.
Also, take a long hard look in your kitchen cupboards. If they are full of sugary snacks and processed junk food, throw it out. Encourage a healthy diet, lots of fruit instead of chocolate bars, lots of vegetables instead of crisps, water or fruit juice instead of fizzy pop. It's up to you to take the initiative and they will follow. Next time you make up their lunchbox; don't add any crisps, biscuits or cakes. A healthy sandwich, a piece of fruit and a yoghurt, for example, is nutritious, delicious and will actually help them to concentrate more on the remaining lessons of the day. Go on, take the initiative and you'll all feel healthier and happier for it.
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