Every parent, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their child, will try their best to provide them with the best things in the world, especially in terms of food. They will never slack off and adhere to the principle of "feeding their child well". However, over time, some children's bodies may become round and even overweight, causing parents to panic. What should be done if their child is obese?
What to do about childhood obesity
1. Dietary control. The ultimate goal of controlling diet is to help children lose weight, but parents cannot ignore the nutritional needs for their children's growth and development. Therefore, when implementing it at the beginning, do not rush, let alone aim to achieve the goal in the short term. Just make sure to control the child's weight gain. Parents also need to check the standard weight corresponding to their child's height as a goal, and not be too strict in controlling their diet.
2. Physical exercise. Many obese people will lose weight through exercise, and this method is naturally also suitable for children. If children can persist in exercising every day, it will not only cause weight loss, but also make their bodies better and better. At the beginning, pay attention to exercises with low physical activity, and then gradually increase the amount of exercise. Of course, exercise should be moderate and not vigorous, otherwise it is likely to increase appetite.
3. Behavioral management. Parents should teach their children to manage their own behavior, teach them to self monitor, record their daily diet, exercise levels, and weight. But children's self-control is always limited. Parents must be patient and appropriately strict, managing their behavior together with their children.
How Parents Treat Obese Children
Some parents excessively worry about their obese children and seek medical treatment everywhere, while others criticize their eating habits and intervene excessively, which can cause mental tension or confrontational psychology in the children and should be avoided. Individuals with emotional trauma or psychological abnormalities should be repeatedly advised and actively assisted to alleviate their concerns and depression. To strengthen the confidence of the child and change their habit of overeating and being inactive.
It is natural for parents to love their children, but as we all know, extreme things will backfire. Overindulgence in children is ultimately harmful and not beneficial. Therefore, when taking care of and educating children, parents must have limits and principles. But childhood obesity is not necessarily caused by diet, and it is also accompanied by genetic factors. At this time, it is still necessary to go to the hospital for relevant examinations and treatment.
