Since the 1970s, obesity in children has doubled for children between the ages of two and five. This is not alarming, this is actually traumatic. Toddlers should not be overweight and according to an article I read today, nearly half of Americas children will be obese by the end of the decade. What could be the cause: accessibility to junk food and not enough exercise. The truth is, every country in the world is dealing with this epidemic and it’s not just America having this problem.
Due to heredity, if a child has two obese parents, then he might be obese as well. From their parents, children can watch and learn a lot. If the parents do not get any exercise or doesn’t eat a balanced diet, then the child may also pick up those habits. We as parents need to set good eating and exercising examples for our children so they understand the importance of doing the right things for your body.
In today’s society, because life became much easier, the result is that we became lazier. There are video games, TV, and computers which is why kids don’t spend as much time outside. The faster dinner gets on the table, the better and families also don’t spend that much time at the dinner table together. Home cooked family meals are quickly disappearing.
All the health problems they will experience at a young age is another sobering fact about an obese child. Type 2 diabetes, liver diseases, heart disease, high blood pressure, and many more are supposed to be found in adults, not children. However, more and more cases of these health problems are showing up in children.
Parents need to pay attention to what their children are eating, not only at home, but also when they are away. Not only do we need to instill good eating habits early, but we also need to set examples ourselves. Steer clear from foods with high fat content, artificial preservatives, and sugar. A good idea is to make cookies instead of buying them from the store. Take time to make dinner, but don’t try to do it every night. You can order out every once in a while.
Changing the future is a real possibility for us. What we can do is help our children live long and healthy lives.
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