What is childhood obesity and how can we avoid it?
Childhood obesity
80% of obese children will continue when they realize that they can not take the appropriate measures. Here are some recommendations to prevent childhood obesity.
Risk factors for childhood obesity
In 99% of cases, childhood obesity is due to the combination of environmental factors (inadequate diet and sedentary lifestyle), genetic and psychological factors.
Complications of childhood obesity
Obese children are more at risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, or developing morbid obesity.
Treatment and prevention of childhood obesity
The prevention of childhood obesity and its treatment are based on establishing correct eating habits and a healthy lifestyle.
Tips to prevent childhood obesity
These practical tips will help parents prevent childhood obesity, and teach their children how to eat healthy, inside and outside the home