Childhood obesity year after year has come to be one of the complex conditions the world faces today. And though evidence has shown us that some genes have greater probability of being obese, environmental conditions still have the greater part of the blame.
Medical research has shown that when children eat more food than is required by their bodies, their bodies store the extra calories in fat cells to be used for energy later. However, if this continues over time, their bodies have no need for this stored energy, and more fat cells are developed, which in turn can lead to obesity.
In our generation today, we have so many unhealthy foods that contain less nutrients and a lot of calories but tastes so good; these foods tend to be readily available which makes it even harder for kids to able to resist or control their portion size.
Certain habits that kids have developed over the years due to their environment can be a major factor as to why they keep gaining more and more weight. Here are 4 bad habits to look out for in your children:
1. Little or no regular exercise
Most kids tend to simple get up in the morning, eating breakfast, get driven to school and get driven back home as well, do their homework, watch TV, play video games, eat dinner and then go to bed. Typically, you might not notice anything wrong with that everyday schedule. But if your kids continue like that, the tendency of their developing obesity and other health problems will be much increased.
Exercise is important not only the physical health of children, but also their emotional and psychological health. Try to create time for your kids to engage in some physical activities, every day if possible.
2. Overeating
Parents sometimes contribute to this when they always ask their kids to eat more and keep adding more food on their plates. If the child grows up with this habit, it ultimately increases his or risk of getting obese.
One other major factor that leads to overeating is skipping breakfast.
Never allow your child to skip breakfast, because they’ll end up eating more than necessary during lunch. You can also help by stocking your fridge with healthy snack choices like nuts, fruits and vegetables.
3. Too much Television time
If your kid has the habit of sitting in front of a television the whole day instead of going outside to play, then you might have a problem.
Research has shown that most obese children spend half of their day in front of the television. Most of the food advertisements that kids see on the television can also influence their food choices.
4. Going to bed late at night
Children have to wake up early in the morning for school, so it’s very important that they go to bed early enough so that they can get adequate sleep. Inadequate sleeping time affects the secretion of the hormone ghrelin, which is in charge of keeping our appetite in check.
Conclusion
It’s very important that you become very observant of how your kids spend their day. And if you notice any of these habits, it’s easier to tackle the, when they’re still young than when they grow up with it.
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