Fat in children does not mean healthy
The misconception to believe that fat is a sign of health, and that chubby children are healthier, is the most direct way to acquire these children from becoming overweight and obese adults. It is a way of generating a problem since his early childhood, which begin to suffer physical complications that arise in chronic diseases potentially associated with anxiety disorders and depression.
Healthy eating and playing outdoors are healthier habits
* A healthy and balanced diet can also be a fun and tasty diet. And it can become a healthy and educational game after preparation. Family dynamics, work and education imposes daily schedules, but plan ahead can make a weekly menu preparation and processing in a moment involving children to learn from, appreciate and enjoy the benefits of each food and the result, that sure is a delicious and nutritious dish.
* Breakfast is essential to start the day with energy and able to perform adequately in studies. It is important to have a breakfast in which there is always fruit, milk and cereal. It may be a fruit or natural juice, milk or other dairy like yogurt and cereal in the many presentations that are presented, or a traditional and healthy toast. The typical toast with butter and jam, a glass of milk contains those three basic elements.
* In addition to breakfast, the child takes a strengthening mid-morning in school. It is best to be a sandwich accompanied by a juice or fruit. Then will follow the meal, snack and light dinner.
* It is important to eat fruit and vegetables, and recommended five pieces a day, distributed among all meals.
* Water, milk and natural fruit juices are the best drinks at any hour.
* The Decalogue says healthy eating a diet should be varied, healthy, balanced, nutritious, appealing, funny, surprising, orderly, consistent and educational.
* It is advisable to make sport, to turn fat into muscle. And for leisure should play outdoors whenever possible, engaging in physical activity and exercise, like running, biking or walking.
* Follow the regular checks of height and weight, and the recommendations of the pediatrician.
Quirks and habits to avoid
* The industrial pastries at breakfast, school breaks and snacks are not healthy but we were quick and comfortable. Far better a sandwich, a yogurt or fruit.
* The potato chips and similar snacks should be exceptional, not newspapers.
* The candy and chocolate also be taken in a reasonable, on special occasions.
* The candy and sweets should also be taken in exceptional cases.
* The cola and the like should be reduced. It is best to take a fresh juice or fruit.
* The sedentary leisure. It is not healthy for hours watching TV or game consoles. These activities should have a time-controlled. Children should play outside for healthy growth and development.
Prevention is the first step should be taken to prevent childhood obesity. A diet based on healthy Decalogue given above helps us to make every meal healthy and fun experience. Play and exercise allow optimal development of children. It is important to be aware of our role, as children do what parents do, and it is our responsibility to guide and direct them into healthy habits, especially by example. And always remember that health is the engine of our lives, and therefore eat to live, not live to eat.