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Childhood obesity: Risk factors and ways to fight them

Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adolescents and adults. Here are some steps parents need to follow to prevent childhood obesity.

By: Longjam Dineshwori   | | Updated: January 21, 2020 11:10 am
Tags: causes of obesity  Childhood obesity  Obese children  
Childhood obesity,
Increase your child’s level of physical activity to help them control weight. ©Shutterstock.

Parents, you need to pay attention to what your kids are eating and how they are spending time to prevent childhood obesity. Researchers have revealed that less active infants may accumulate more fat, which in turn may put them at risk for obesity later in life. Also Read - Newborn fat: Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore it

On the other hand, higher physical activity led to lower central adiposity, a measure of lower-torso fat accumulation, which means lower risk of obesity. Also Read - Parents, take note! Tall children have higher risk of developing obesity



The researchers pointed out that these days infants are spending more and more sedentary time in car seats, high chairs, strollers. “And we haven’t thought enough about the developmental ramifications of these types of restrictive devices,” said study lead author Sara Benjamin-Neelon from Johns Hopkins University in US. Also Read - COVID-19 can lead to obesity in kids: Here are some effective weight loss yoga asanas for children

Health risks of being overweight

Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adolescents and adults, which may put them at high risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes later in life. They may be also more likely to develop stress, sadness, and low self-esteem.

Causes of obesity in children

There are several factors that can increase the risk of obesity in kids. It could be family history, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a combination of these factors.  Medical conditions such as a hormonal problem may also cause children to become overweight, but such cases are rare.

Ways to prevent childhood obesity

  • Increase your child’s level of physical activity to help them control weight. You can encourage your child to play a sport that s/he is interested in.
  • Limit your kid’s screen time to reduce the hours spend in sedentary activities, such as watching TV or playing video games.
  • Increase your kid’s consumption of fruit and vegetables, as well as legumes, whole grains and nuts
  • Eat as a family. It will make them eat more nutritiously and help in maintaiingn normal weigh
  • Do not stock sweets and soft drinks at home. Make them drink enough water
  • Cut their fast food consumption and focus on giving more home cooked foods.
  • Increase family activities that include exercise, like walking, biking, or swimming.
  • Make sure kids get enough sleep.

Published : January 20, 2020 1:39 pm | Updated:January 21, 2020 11:10 am
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