Characteristics of Obese Children, and How to Prevent It
So what is the real cause of obesity? Try to see the following information, mothers.
Eating habits are the biggest trigger for obesity in children. This can be caused by giving solid food too early. Less than 6 months will stimulate the baby to fill his stomach with solid food continuously. Solid food tends to be high in fat, sugar, and carbohydrates. So that it will result in an imbalance of nutrients, namely high energy, which ultimately increases the number of fat cells. In addition, it is also due to changes in the consumption patterns of the Indonesian people, namely those who tend to consume fast food and processed foods that tend to be high in fat and sugar, but low in fiber. Another factor is genetic factors, or hereditary factors. Its role is indeed very small, but it could be that obese parents tend to be examples of consuming excessive food to children. Decreased physical activity can also be one of the causes of obesity in children. Daily physical activity plays a role in balancing energy expenditure with energy taken in from food. Research explains that the role of physical activity can contribute 20-50% of total energy expenditure. But technological advances have an impact on children's physical activity. Children become fond of watching television, playing gadgets, or computers.
But usually if we see children who are already at the obesity stage, there are signs that we can recognize, only sometimes mothers at home like to ignore it. Try to pay attention, do you like it or have you ever seen that the child's neck already has a black color. For example, mothers think that it is just dirt that can be removed after using soap. But mothers should know that it is actually a skin disorder. The scientific name is Acanthosis Nigricans. This is one of the disorders called diabetes. Now, the question is, if the children are already fat, can they lose weight with a diet? "Diet must be done for all age groups. Starting from babies to old age. Because the definition of diet is the regulation of food to achieve balanced nutritional levels based on age groups. So each age group has special food rules to achieve growth and development. So a good diet for children is the first thing we do is increase their physical activity. Because this child is growing muscles, growing bones. So if he is invited to be active, moved, then these bones and muscles will help the child to burn more energy. That's what we need to apply first. Next, we look at the composition of the child's food. Give all the child's favorite foods, but we modify it. For example, if it lacks fiber, we add it. Or in foods that children like that are high in fat, we reduce it, we modify it. So that the food is no longer high in fat, or low in fiber."
What are the Characteristics of Obese Children?
"For that, it must be measured per individual. Well, but physically we can see when we say that a child is obese. The first thing we can see is that obese children tend to have chubby cheeks, and a double chin. We call their chins double chins. And their necks tend to be short. Then, both boys and girls definitely have larger breasts. So their breasts also get bigger. Then their groin touches or meets each other. And girls will menstruate faster. Well, for height, weight and age are very specific, must be measured per individual."
Well, now I have tips and tricks on how we provide good and healthy food for our children.
Diet Tips for Children
The first diet for children that must be done by the closest person is to record and make a list of what foods are in the food storage area at home. For example, what is in the refrigerator and in the cupboard. If the contents of the food are triggers for obesity, such as soft drinks, ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, or sugary chips, it is better to replace these foods with fruits and vegetables. But if you put other foods, choose foods that contain sugar and fat. low. For example, low-fat milk, sugar-free biscuits, or even roasted nuts.
Next, every time you eat together at home, make sure that the dishes on the table always have vegetables and fruits with various colors. The colors will stand out compared to other dishes.
Children's food portions must also be consistent and must be sufficient per day. When children are offered to eat fruit or vegetables, give them 3 choices of fruit and vegetables. Oh yes, mothers must also reduce fresh dishes gradually. Fresh dishes are not given more than twice a week, each consumption is not more than two portions. Also gradually reduce the provision of added sugar to children. Don't give sweet drinks when your child is thirsty. So that our children do not consume sweet foods in large quantities. Get used to consuming real fruit juice and juice.
The last tip that can also be applied, it is better for the child not to sleep late. If it is late, it is likely that he will look for solid food.
Greetings always compact.
By @midiagam