Overweight and obesity are becoming more common in children and teenagers. Both families and we are very worried about this issue. Because if this problem is not noticed or measures are not taken against the problem, chronic diseases will increase exponentially.
Among the main modifiable causes of obesity;
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Easier access to fast food for children, campaigns for these foods (such as 3 buy 1 pay)
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Children start kindergartens and kindergartens at an early age before they gain a full nutritional habit due to the fact that their parents are working,
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Increased portion amounts,
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Parents show their love for their children at the end of the day with unhealthy food bought from automatic machines in schools,
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Children's emotional hunger is suppressed with chips, coke, chocolate,
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The fact that children's playgrounds or school yards are being turned into car parks day by day
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The importance of clubs related to physical education or sports activities is becoming more and more important. Children who are extremely tired at school sleep until noon on holidays, then rewarding them with a favorite breakfast (for example, french fries), spending time with the TV and the computer during the day can be counted.
In addition to this, there are some unchangeable causes such as hormonal and metabolic disorders, divorce of parents, lack of self-confidence, genetic factors.
What You Shouldn't Do to Keep Children Fattened?
You shouldn't insist on foods you don't like. You should explain the benefits of that food, but leave the choice to your child.
You should not think that she should eat because it will make you happy or unhappy. Because sometimes children can use this situation to attract attention. You should instill in him the idea that he should eat for his own health.
Mothers think that their children are never satisfied and always want them to eat more. But you shouldn't decide the portion size.
You should get special small plates for your child. If you make him eat on large plates, your child's sense of quantity cannot develop. He always thinks he should eat more.
You shouldn't eat by the clock. Let your child receive signals from his body. As you know, there are signals indicating that he/she is full, like the signals given to eat, but if you cause the communication between the child and his/her body to be broken, the child will not know that he/she is full.
You should not expect your child to do the truth that you know but do not practice. For example, you cannot say to your child, 'You are drinking your milk and go to bed!' while you are consuming coke and snacks in front of the TV every night.
You should not promote foods as 'rewards' and 'punishments'. Like, 'If you eat your meal, I'll let you eat chips.' If you don't eat, like, 'You won't be able to go to your friend's party!'.
You shouldn't talk about dieting at home with your child, and about calories. Do not scare the child with obesity. You can tell about healthy eating, introduce fruits and vegetables with cute cards and stories. You can teach songs about nutrition.
You should not leave your child alone at breakfast. The habit of breakfast is definitely very important, but it is a very important eating habit not only for children but also for adults.
You should not watch television while eating. People don't realize what they eat while watching TV. Many mothers also use it, especially with children with anorexia. He turns on a cartoon and inadvertently feeds the child as much food as an adult would eat. But this gives the child the habit of 'eating too much in front of the TV'.
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