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my son is 4yrs old and weighs 27kg, kindly suggest a diet plan that will help him lose a few kg .He has a sweet tooth.
( 6 Apr 2008)

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Children, who are 4 year old, weigh around 15 to 17 kgs. He is over weight by 10 kgs. A poor eating habit is the main cause of abnormal weight gain in children. Fast foods and junk foods are the most common culprits. Drinking soft drinks is yet another unwanted pattern of a child's diet. Absence of physical activity also results in excessive weight gain. Exercises are completely abstained from, owing to the stationary activities, such as watching television, playing computer games and so on. They are physically inactive and are devoid of any kind of outdoor play.

Genes are also responsible for obesity in children. Abstinence from chips and French fries helps. They contain Trans fats and other saturated fats that are harmful for the body. Processed and junk foods are better avoided. Go in for more fruits and vegetables. Behavioural factors, namely boredom, sadness, loneliness, feeling of being neglected result in excessive and improper eating habits. Childhood obesity is life threatening, as cardiac problems, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, sleep related disorders and so on. Inculcate good eating habits in the child. Include a lot of vegetables and fruits with whole grains and legumes. Make physical activity compulsory, on a daily basis. Reduce the watching of television and avoid procuring junk foods.
answered by E L on 6 Apr 2008, 10:32:09

 

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