Childhood obesity affects more than 12.7 million U.S. children and adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many factors can contribute to weight issues during childhood, including:
Diet
Lack of exercise
Family factors
Psychological issues
Socioeconomic conditions
One of the best strategies for reducing childhood obesity is to improve the eating and exercise habits of your entire family.
In this Mayo Clinic Minute, pediatric psychologist Dr. Bridget Biggs offers ideas for promoting healthy living at your house. Jeff Olsen reports.
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Here’s some heavy news one in six American kids is obese the reason why we’re concerned about that is all the health problems that are associated with having excess weight on our bodies Mayo Clinic pediatric psychologist dr. Bridget Biggs says overweight kids are being diagnosed with what had been adult
Onset diseases we’re seeing kids with type 2 diabetes we’re seeing kids with fatty liver disease sleep apnea dr. big says if you’re concerned about your child’s weight keep your focus and conversations on his or her overall health it’s important for parents to provide the entire family including themselves with healthy choices dr. big
Suggests you set reliable times for meals and snacks and eat them at a table or counter in a room free of distracting technology we’re just more mindful when the electronics are off include fruits with breakfast and fruits and vegetables with lunch and dinner keep healthy snacks visible in the kitchen and the
Refrigerator avoid sugary drinks and finally encourage exercise through example for the Mayo Clinic News Network I’m Jeff Olsen