Obesity in children

Obesity in children can be caused by various reasons. It can be hereditary, disorder or bad heating habits. Whatever the reason may be, obesity in children should be controlled at right time. Unhealthy or junk food is prime cause for obesity in children. Children generally don’t maintain a balanced diet and a regular eating habit.

Obesity can easily be controlled in case of children who are above twelve years of age. You can plan a balanced diet in case of these children. A balanced diet should be planned in such a way, that it’s healthy and tasty at a same time. Taste is a major factor which children carve for. A balanced diet along with physical exercise should be mandatory for obese children.

In case of balanced diet, foods like chocolates and cakes should be completely avoided. In this case you may replace chocolates with low cal deserts. Chocolates are main reason for obesity in children. Other than this you can also opt for cream crackers to replace choco chip cookies.

Finger chips are well accepted dish in case of children. They just hog on these chips most of the time. But, finger chips in fried form aren’t good for body. They increase fats in body that leads to weight gain in body. In case of children, if you are giving finger chips, make it in a grilled or baked form. This is a healthier option in case of fried food.

 A balanced diet can also include low cal cereals. In case of obese children, soda and fizzy drinks should be completely avoided. These drinks increase weight to considerable extent. Children just love ice-cream in any form. But excessive ice creams can harm their body. In stead of ice cream, you can opt for flavored yogurts. If you maintain a balanced diet, you can reduce obesity in children.