Child obesity is a serious issue that needs to be dealt with and not be ignored for any reason whatsoever. It a serious health scare if its ignored. Children become overweight and obese for a variety of reasons. The most common causes are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns, or a combination of these factors. Only in rare cases is being overweight caused by a medical condition such as a hormonal problem. A physical exam and some blood tests can rule out the possibility of a medical condition as the cause for obesity. Parents play a major role in their children’s lives. Teaching them about healthy eating and encouraging them to play sport.
If you have an overweight child, it is very important that you allow him or her to know that you will be supportive. Children’s feelings about themselves often are based on their parents’ feelings about them, and if you accept your children at any weight, they will be more likely to feel good about themselves. It is also important to talk to your children about their weight, allowing them to share their concerns with you.
It is not recommended that parents set children apart because of their weight. Instead, parents should focus on gradually changing their family’s physical activity and eating habits. By involving the entire family, everyone is taught healthful habits and the overweight child does not feel singled out.
How can a parent help their obese child?
Here’s a video of a young boy who decided to do something with his weight issues.
Remember that obesity can be prevented.