For several years we have been discussing as a country on the effects of junk food in our children. The year 2007 was estimated that between 20 and 30 percent of preschool and school children had some degree of overweight.
More recent figures indicate that the picture is more serious, revealing that about 40% of children are overweight or obese. Another speaks of calculating that 1 in 5 children in first grade paint a picture of child obesity.
The calorie intake above what is necessary for his age, coupled with the lack of physical exercise and the many hours they spend watching a screen our sons and daughters (six per day are calculated, including video game consoles, TV and computers) are risk factors and, indeed, who have to change.
As children we are what we adults allow themselves to be
It is in the early years of life is when you settle the future will be the lifestyle and food is no exception; in childhood we structure our personality and behavior patterns acquired.
Hence the importance of every adult linked to the education of a child, her parents and family first, concentrate their efforts in teaching and promoting a healthy lifestyle. This I mean in time to hold a balanced diet, regular exercise to practice and not spend long periods exposed to the screens.
The causes of childhood obesity
The determinants of obesity are multiple and the first thing to understand is that this is a multifactorial metabolic disease, which affects social elements, physiological, metabolic, molecular and genetic.
However, let us not forget also that it is the combination of inadequate food in quantity and type of food, coupled with sedentary lifestyle which explains the tendency of a greater percentage of children overweight or obese straight.
What do you do for the health of your children? Tell us and share experiences.