We hear and see it more often, more and more children face considerable weight problems.
Several messages from the media report that children too little exercise, too much snacking and therefore unhealthy diet. But how can this be explained? Most parents want their child grows healthy and preferably still meets the ideal image that prevails in society. Or is this just the problem? His considerable weight problems like obesity, due to the education of the parents to their child?
Obesity or overweight, is a serious problem. This problem is worst for children at a young age. According Binsbergen obese children have a significant risk of mental and physical illness and are often obese adults.
Interventions in overweight children
Only the parents play an important role when it comes to their child’s eating habits, or are there other things to play? It is important to the family outside to look at possible causes for the obesity of the child. One such child is at school where his classmates which are interrelated. The child watches television that many influential ads are shown, where for a fun and child friendly products contain them in the basket like mama like to see. For parents on the television told that this baby product contains 0% fat, but unfortunately this product or much sugar. According to the Nutrition Center (2010) parents are also poorly informed about products in the store.
This means that if parents do not have enough information about products, they are difficult to really know what is healthy for their child.
Genetic Factor
In addition to these influences is important for the genetic factor in this story not to forget. The fact is that 70% of the fat is genetic, and thus the extent to which the child can arrive. This would mean that parents, 30% influence on the possible development of their child obesity.
Eating Habits
As others argue, parents just have to be responsible for their child’s eating habits. This is clear from various blogs and polls on the Internet. Parents have a role model within the family. This example plays an important role when it comes to eating. They should show how, and what is important for food such as fruits and vegetables.
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