Childhood Obesity – Helping Parents Support Their Children

Childhood obesity (CO) is a serious health issue which increases every year dramatically and concerns lots of health specialists and of course parents.

It is very important that parents recognize if their children have a healthy body weight, if they are overweight or obese, as this will help them to find a solution and ask for a specialist's help.

5 Healthy Habits That A Family Should Follow to Fight Obesity.

#1 Find an activity all the family can do together.

Following an exercise regime on a daily basis is a habit someone should have if he/she wants to improve his/her lifestyle and keep healthy. Children should exercise on a daily basis for at least an hour of moderate to high-intensity exercise according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization. Common activities which the whole family can do together are team sports like football, basketball, volleyball, handball or other types like hiking/swimming/walking and running. These activities will be a great workout, will keep your body healthy and the whole family can enjoy all together.

#2 Increase salad and vegetable intake.