The mistakes that parents can make in feeding their children

One of the main public health problems in the world, childhood obesity is considered an epidemic and must be combated. Today we are going to list the biggest "enemies" of children's health!



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Obesity is one of the factors that contribute most to the increase in cancer, hypertension, kidney problems and diabetes, among other chronic diseases. Despite the warnings, the disease has become increasingly common in the world, mainly among children.

According to the report "For the end of childhood obesity" (2016), the problem affects 41 million children under the age of five. According to the research, cases of obesity are related to behavioral factors, leaving only 5% for genetic factors and 10% causes treatable hormones. Therefore, it does not serve to blame "genetics" or hormones. The figures show that bad habits and poor quality of food are the main causes of overweight.

Parents and caregivers are the true culprits of childhood obesity, as the food routine, whether good or bad, begins in the family. The child builds his first relationship with food at home, learning with adults, who are the example.

In cases of treatment of childhood obesity, the entire process must be accompanied by adults, who are essential for the method to work. The family relationship with the patient has a direct impact on the child's condition.

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Although pediatricians only indicated breast milk (or formula in special cases) as food until six months of age, 12% of babies in that age group eat instant noodles, according to the Ministry of Health. In addition, 72% up to two years eat filled cookies and 48% of them drink refrigerant regularly.

A child less than a year old seems to be able to make his own instant noodles? Of course not! Who prepared that inadequate food, without a doubt, was an adult.

"This is a big mistake, which should be avoided by the parents, because it puts the child's health at risk," he warns.

Riding unhealthy snacks

Childhood obesity and adulthood grow together around the world. The little ones learn and create the first habits inside the house. They are the parents who present to us the way of living and relating to everything, even with food.

Bad eating habits usually acquired in childhood, and are responsible for most cases of overweight. The family should always give preference to healthy meals and, when the children go to school, the snack also needs to contain good foods and in portions appropriate to the needs of the age.

Use food as a reward

You use tasty (and caloric) foods as a reward for the good behavior of the children. That is a terrible choice for the future of the child. "They will grow up with a distorted perception of food, which will be difficult to correct in adult life.

Researchers at Norwegian University found that about two-thirds of children give signals that they eat to feel better. "In the long term, these rewards can lead to food compulsion."

Underestimating the child's weight gain

The way in which parents think-even as they relate to the issue of the children's weight-generates a misperception of the condition of the children. Parents with the "fat mind" adopt in their day to day and teach their children harmful eating habits, presenting distorted perception about the child's weight gain.

According to a study conducted at the University Hospital of the USP, in 2015, 58% of mothers underestimate the weight of their children. This misconception delays the treatment and makes the number of children with type 2 diabetes and cholesterol increase every year.

Erra in choosing the right treatment

Bad experiences with diets compromise children's self-esteem, and, therefore, should be avoided to the maximum. That is why we always recommend the accompaniment of a professional, and the most indicated is a weight loss coach.

Associated with the Health Coaching International Institute, pioneering school in the Coaching of slimming Conscious for health professionals, explains that the treatment for the children must be careful and efficient to avoid that it becomes an obese adult.

It is viable to do coaching in children, since it has the supervision of the parents. There are some techniques used to create bonds and complicity with the child. Thus, she will be able to share sensations, moments, stories and situations with the professional, which is essential for the success of the treatment.