Obesity in children can do what parents

Since the government will raise awareness of the problem of childhood obesity, schools in Britain, weigh and measure all children aged 4-5, when they start primary school and again at 10 - 11, if it extends over the further to leave school. This is something that is already in the US, but how effective is it?

There are arguments that children are stigmatized, and this will increase bullying, as well as the increase in the number of children. Eating disorders in the future In addition, many people think that parents should be able to say that your child is overweight and that the money could be better used to help a bit, change the situation to be done.

As a parent, what can you do to help their children to keep their weight under control?

It is important to be aware of being the feelings of children - if they are bullied at school, parents should make sure that they do not feel "got" grumble at home parents who only wants to increase the feeling of isolation and failure.

Parents can set a good example by putting healthy meals and do not eat their own junk food, but it is important to allow some treats, so strict is likely to cause friction and disadvantages productive. If the whole family learn about healthy eating and try cooking new healthy recipes together, the children do not feel aligned.

It is also important not to place undue focus on food. Although it is an important part of life, and you can not help, do not make the main subject of discussion in the family. If children are constantly reminded of their weight and what overeating, they can do, they can not could develop an unhealthy attitude towards food. So be sure to focus on other things, especially in the areas of life that like not strenuous and your child.