One of the age groups most affected by the coronavirus period was children. The risk of obesity has increased, especially in children who stay at home during the distance education period and cannot go to areas they frequently use, such as parks and gardens, due to the risk of contamination.
Stating that the majority of child patients apply to polyclinics with complaints of weight gain and obesity, Child Health and Diseases Specialist. Dr. Yeşim Çınar Yakar said, "Sitting at home all day, not being able to spend time with their peers, and watching tablets and television all day long due to online education inevitably caused children to gain weight. After the Covid-19 epidemic, children were very affected both physiologically and psychologically." .
Child Health and Diseases Specialist working at Medicana International Samsun Hospital. Dr. Yeşim Çınar Yakar made important statements about the nutritional status of children during the Covid period. Dr. stated that currently, most of the patients apply with complaints of weight gain and obesity. Çınar said, "Usually, in patients with obesity, we deal with diseases that come with it, such as cardiovascular diseases, sleep apnea, fatty liver, and diabetes in the future. To prevent this, we recommend exercise, especially for children. We also recommend families to exercise together in the morning. If possible, we recommend going outside as much as possible." "We want them to go to non-human environments, benefit from sunlight and move around. We recommend that they stay away from unhealthy foods, especially packaged foods and foods with additives," he said.
"Immunity in children"
Especially during the coronavirus period. Dr. stated that children should consume fish twice a week in terms of Omega 3 to increase immunity. Yakar said, "If there is a problem with consuming fish, we want them to consume foods high in Omega 3, such as walnuts and avocados. Meat consumption and consumption of seasonal vegetables and fruits are important. Normally, we do not supplement with extra vitamins if vitamin levels are appropriate. Vitamin D is important apart from these. Since it cannot go out." Children cannot be affected by the sun much. Apart from that, zinc level is important to us. We want children to attach great importance to sleep. Because Because the meletonin hormone is secreted during sleep. Meletonin hormone is also very important in terms of strengthening immunity and cell renewal. We expect children to be in a deep sleep, especially between 22:00 and 02:00 at night. We expect families to eat regularly, not just by telling their children, but by practicing it themselves. The risk of obesity in children increases 15 times if the mother or father is obese. "Correct and good nutrition starts with mother and father," he said.
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