Nowadays, the problem of obesity is increasing rapidly among children. The major reason for this is unhealthy food and lack of physical activity. Nowadays, children have started preferring to eat junk food and street food instead of home-cooked food. This has a direct impact on their health and they become obese. Eating unhealthy food repeatedly can also increase the weight of the child rapidly. Especially the soda present in fast food is very harmful for health. Obesity can also become the cause of many diseases for the child in the future.
Obesity can also cause diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, asthma and heart attack. The number of obese children in India is increasing rapidly and it is second in the world. Let us know what are the biggest reasons for increasing obesity in children and how to protect your child from it
How obesity is increasing in children
In today's busy life, many parents feed their children ready-to-eat junk food and packaged food. Due to this, children do not get the necessary nutrition and their weight starts increasing rapidly. Due to lack of balanced diet, children are becoming obese, which can be a threat to their health. Fresh fruits, vegetables and home-cooked food are the best options to stay healthy.
Bad Lifestyle
Nowadays children spend most of their time on TV, mobile and video games, due to which their physical activity has reduced. This is affecting their health and the problem of obesity is increasing. Exercise is very important for any person to stay fit. It not only helps in controlling weight but also keeps the body energetic. If children do not like to exercise, then they should be included in some sport or activity. Running, cycling or playing outdoor games will increase their physical activity and will also keep their health good.
Packaged Foods
Childhood obesity can lead to many serious diseases. Children start suffering from diabetes, heart problems and respiratory problems at an early age. Children avoid home-cooked food and eat more outside fast food and packaged food, which increases their weight rapidly. Research has found that packaged foods available in India contain more sugar than in western countries, which is becoming the biggest cause of obesity in children. If attention is not paid to diet in time, it can become the cause of major health problems in the future.
how to prevent child from obesity
Keep children away from junk and packaged food and include essential vitamins, minerals and fiber in their diet. Feed them green vegetables and fresh fruits, as well as make it a habit to give them homemade nutritious food. Ask them to drink plenty of water throughout the day and avoid cold drinks or sweet things.
Disclaimer: The suggestions mentioned here are part of a balanced diet which may vary from person to person. So try them only after consulting a healthcare professional.
