Childhood Obesity Facts

If you are anything like me I would never starve my child. If my child is hungry I will feed them but there is a limit that should be drawn. If you should notice that your child is becoming heavier and less active you may want to contact a physician to find out what is going on with them. If my child has just eaten a meal and is still hungry I will give them a little more. If they still say they are hungry and you have just given them a lot of food, then try something like a piece of fruit or a vegetable to snack on. Knowing the facts about childhood obesity can help you prevent it in some cases.

Now if they still say that they are hungry ask them if they can wait a little while to eat again than you will get them something else. Childhood obesity can be hereditary. If the child has two parents that are obese then they have a much better chance that they will become obese as well. There are other reasons also such as a child that is not very active and likes to eat food. It possible they have a thyroid problem or even a very slow metabolism in that case the child may need a special diet. To often the parents just let the child eat anything that they want any time of day they want it.

How Do I Know If My Child Is Obese?

1. If you notice their clothing getting tighter on them.
2. If you notice them eating more food then usual and more frequently.
3. They are becoming less active.
4. They are telling you that parts of their body may hurt.
5. They sleep more often.
6. You will see a noticeable amount of weight on them.
7. You may get calls from school that your child is sleeping in class or refusing to participate in different activities.
8. They do not go outside really at all.
9. You may find them sneaking food or snacks after you have said no already.
10. If they do not get the food they want they may throw a fit and become very angry.

What Are Some Reasons My Child May Be Obese?

1. Depression.
2. They may be getting picked on by other children.
3. An eating disorder.
4. Problems at home or in school.
5. They may think very down about themselves.
6. The parent may be over feeding them and that is all they know.
7. Lack of exercise.
8. Hereditary.
9. The child may be on certain medications that make them eat or just gain weight.

What Are Some Of The Risks Of Child Obesity

1. Heart problems.
2. Asthma.
3. Sleep apnea or other sleeping issues.
4. Blood clots.
5. Heart attack.
6. Stroke.
7. Diabetes.
8. They may stay obese and turn in to an obese adult, then have more serious health issues.
9. People may not want to be friends with them.