“When should I be alarmed about my child being obese?”
My son is 4 years old and his weight is slightly more than the range specified in his growth chart. Me and my husband are both overweight and I am worried if my son will also be overweight? Should we monitor his food more strictly? How?
3 Answers
No added sugar, smaller portions, more fruits and vegetables.
Genetics is a strong factor in obesity. Now is the time to change eating habits and activity to avoid adult obesity. Give skim milk or water no sugary drinks. Avoid high calorie snacks and second helpings give 4-5 helpings of fruits and vegetables per day.limit screen time to 1 hour per day and get at least 1 hour of physical activity a day
Overweight and obesity is a serious problem in our country, which may lead to what we call NCDs, which means non-communicable disorders. These include hypertension, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and vascular disorders. Breastfeeding a baby for 9-12 months or longer frequently prevents overweight and obesity. However you may be able to control excessive by changing his diet, giving him more fruits and vegetables, less fatty foods and red meat.
