Solutions For Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a major problem all over the world. Researchers and everyday people know that prevention is the number one answer. But what happens to a child who is already affected by obesity? Are there solutions to having healthier children in every environmental setting they are in? The weight of our children has been a controversial argument amongst scientists, doctors and parents for many years. There are solutions out there to fix this widespread problem including diet, parenting factors and media, environmental and believe it or not the government.
The first thing that comes to mind when dealing with obesity is how one can create solutions in different areas of life to guide a child in a healthier direction. What is the goal of a good solution? For a child that is already obese, the perfect goal solution will gradually decrease the child 's weight until they are happy and healthy without and complications. A goal solution in preventing a child from becoming obese will guide a child in the right direction and provide them with useful information.
The best solution starts from the earliest age. According to Emily Oken, professor and researcher for prevention medicine, data …show more content…
Some of these include the simplest things such as feeding your child more fruits and vegetables, having no junk food lying around, consuming less fatty and sugary foods, drink more water and last but not least get out and play with your children, any physical activity will lead to more and more. A child should have no more than 2 hours of tv time and there shall be no television in their bedroom. When it comes to the government and your community 's role in children 's health, there should be easy walking access to parks and schools. Schools should have healthy choices and no alternatives. For parents, Offer only healthy foods and preach of why children should not eat junk. (Obesity