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Obesity
is often referred to person with too much excess fat in the body. Before, we
used to see these cases in adults but now, even our kids might be a candidate
for obesity which we don’t want to happen to our kids.
Here
are some factors that can lead to childhood obesity.
1. Oldies, like our grandparents,
believe that the bigger the kids are, the healthier they are which is
considered as a big myth. Overfed kids will develop a large stomach which needs
more food to satisfy their hunger. We
know that kids will eat as long as they see foods in front of them. Being big
is not always being healthy, remember, obesity is a sign of malnutrition too.
2. Choice of foods is also another
factor that triggers childhood obesity. Kids at ages 3 and above usually love
to eat sweets as well as high carb foods like chocolates and pasta. Try to make
healthy options that are appetizing to your kids.
3. In our time today that we
considered technology is having a great influence on kids, this is another
factor that can lead to obesity. Kids nowadays have inadequate physical
activities. They spend more time in from of TV watching their favorite shows or
in from of computer playing their favorite games. Games that require physical
activities like running, biking and walking is always became a second choice.
Parents like me, take note of this, physical activities are not only for our
kid’s benefit but for us too. It does not only improves your physique but it
will give quality time to your family too.
As parent we must prevent our kids into this situation before it
will lead to some problems. Obese kids are “cute” to look at but in fact it may
lower their self-esteem later because of some bullying outside our home.
Furthermore, more serious problem is that
obesity could lead to hypertension and allergies.