More and more often on the streets of cities you can see very fat children who cause pity. Of course, it's not about plump cheeks and cute folds, but about a real problem. Just think, the thickest child in the world, born in 1999, with an increase of 153 cm weighs more than one hundred and fifty kilograms! It is a question of the young native of Kabardino-Balkaria Dzhambulat Hatokhov.
According to statistics, most of the thickest children in the world live in America, the home of fast food restaurants. And this is not a coincidence. It is food abundance and fast food that are the causes of childhood obesity .
Causes of obesity
It is not necessary to search for an answer to the question of why the child is fat. The rhythm of modern life forces parents to save time on everything, and on cooking, including. Instead of milk porridge for breakfast, children are offered cereal flakes flavored with a considerable portion of the sugar, at a break they can have a bite to eat a bun, and in the evening they can eat tightly, having tried everything that is in the home fridge.
What to do if the child is fat and his weight grows every day? First, you need to determine the cause of overeating. According to psychologists, there are only three reasons. The first is in external behavior, that is, the child does not eat when he is hungry, but when he sees delicious foods, he smells them or simply "for the company." The second reason is the fashion for a diet. Yes Yes! Children in this respect from adults do not lag behind. However, children's metabolism presents "surprises": restricting oneself in eating, the child involuntarily slows down the metabolism in the body, which leads to the appearance of extra pounds! And the third reason for childhood obesity is that, like some adults, the child "jams" their emotional experiences.
Negative consequences
Excess weight in children is really a problem that requires a solution. The fact that obesity has a negative impact on the external
- hormonal disorders;
- threat of development of diabetes mellitus;
- hypertension;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Do not forget about the problems of a psychological nature. Unfortunately, fat children have always been and remain the object of ridicule, which can cause the appearance of complexes.
The culture of nutrition has been planted since childhood, so strictly watch what, when and how much you eat. And by becoming an adult, your child will be grateful.