Overweight has not just spread across adults but has also threatened children all over Denmark. Unfortunately, every fifth child in the Nordic country suffers from obesity, an ailment that intensifies the risk of developing heart diseases. Knowing that children are the probable future of our country, we, as adults do bear certain responsibilities to protect them from such an infirmity.
So what do you think is the root cause of overweight among kids? Why do you think are they more prone to obesity during their extended summer breaks? It is nothing but their pitiable kostplan and lifestyle.
Here are some tips that can save your little one from developing risks of obesity and in turn keep them away from the adverse effects of a poor kostplan- irritabel tyktarm.
Sweet cravings are common among kids, but that does not mean you should give in to their demands. Rather, try developing healthy eating habits in them, with fresh fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy and green veggies dominating their diet plan. However, if stimulating their taste buds is a major challenge then you can even consult a dietician for safe yet flavoursome meals.
2. Stick To A Schedule
Summer vacations are like extended holidays, whereby children themselves chalk out their routine, spending hours viewing digital media, mindlessly munching on to high-calorie fast foods and even skipping meals. Remedy? Try aligning the snack or meal schedule with the one your child actually follows during the school year. This way, your child’s healthy relationship with food shall be maintained.
Scorching sun and a day full of activities dehydrate a child’s body. Parents believe the best way to cool off is through the intake of refreshing soda, milkshakes and even lemonades. If such is the case, then it is high time you wake up! Do you even realise that these beverages are nothing but liquid candies, high in calorific value?
Naturally, the next question will obviously be— what’s the best alternative? If you ask any dietician, they will always suggest water as the potent solution. Not only does it keep a child well hydrated but also proves to be a smarter sip.
A healthy body weight is not just an outcome of healthful sips, wholesome meals and the adherence to a kostplan but also your priorities set apart for sleep time. Children, to be honest, require plenty of sleep, covering the recommended hours of slumber. However, with the dominance of digital media in their lives, sleepless hours at night seem to be the new fad amongst this generation.
Therefore, as concerned parents, it should be their responsibility to ascertain whether their kids are snoring away in the nighttime or simply wasting it in digital media until the wee hours of the morning. Ensure that your child receives an average of 9-11 hours of sleep in the night so that they are physically active during the day.
Kids have a tendency to stick to their devices and if not kept under control, they tend to spend a whole lot of time watching their favourite cartoons or TV shows on YouTube. However, excess screen time is directly proportional to obesity. Therefore, the key to a healthier lifestyle and an active self is by limiting the screen time, roughly to 1-2 hours a day.
Postscript:
Today, when the picture is a whole lot different, with summer vacations mostly dominated by snacking while hunching before a laptop or a hand-held device, obesity is predestined. Therefore, let your child cultivate healthy habits and adhere to a diet plan that is low in FODMAP content so that he/she can rejoin the academic session post the short summer break with renewed energy.
