Experts believe that the main reason for increasing obesity in children is poor lifestyle and wrong eating habits. Kids nowadays like to eat junk food or other packaged food.
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Due to bad lifestyle and wrong eating habits, the problem of obesity (obesity) is increasing a lot. It is a matter of concern that children are also becoming victims of obesity. According to the CDC, children have doubled in obesity in the last 30 years. The World Obesity Federation says that by 2030 in India, more than 27 million children are at risk of suffering from obesity. Experts believe that the main reason for increasing obesity in children is bad lifestyle and wrong eating habits.
Children often like to eat junk food or other packaged food. Since the Corona epidemic, there has also been a lack of exercise and other physical activity in children. The problem of obesity is also increasing due to staying at home for a long time. The problem of obesity in children also gives rise to many diseases. Pediatrician Dr. Ajay Kumar says that due to obesity, children can also have dangerous diseases like heart disease, diabetes and asthma. Obesity in children is growing as a major problem. This problem is being seen more in the age group of 8 to 14 years. In such a situation, it is important that parents pay attention to the development of healthy eating habits in children.
Take care of children’s health like this
Give healthy diet to children. Feed them healthy, nutrient-rich foods. For this, give whole grains, green vegetables, seasonal fruits, beans, eggs and milk. Keep carbs and fat to a minimum in the diet of children. Keep kids hydrated. If the body has to stay hydrated then it is very important to drink water. For this, they should be given water bottles while going to school or outside. Do not advise children to eat junk food. Apart from this, it is also necessary to make them physically active. For this, send them to the park in the evening or participate in any sports.
Weight gain can also occur due to not sleeping properly.
When there is not enough sleep, there is a change in the hormones that increase appetite. Because of this, the appetite starts increasing. In such a situation, children need at least 8 to 14 hours of sleep every night, depending on their age. Lack of sleep can cause many other problems.
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