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Weight loss tips for a child

Need advice to help my overweight child loose weight?
(28 Jan 2008)

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Helping Your Child with Weight Loss

It is estimated that thousands of children carry unnecessary weight. Children today are largely sedentary and do not get the proper exercise they need each day. Couple that with busy lifestyles and a constant diet of fast food, and you have an overweight child.

When you know that your child needs to lose weight, you need to walk a fine line. You do not want to damage your child’s self esteem by making him or her feel “fat”, yet you want to teach them the proper way to eat and exercise.

One of the first things you need to do to help your child lose weight is to take a look at their diet.

You have a lot of control in what they eat. You buy the groceries so clean out the pantry and get rid of high fat and high sugar foods. It may take some time for your child to get used to healthy snacks, such as fruits and low fat cheese, but this is a necessary step. Along with this, you will need to help your child learn about eating healthy. This could be harder with older children, so take some time to find healthy recipes and to try new foods that he or she may like.

Exercise will be next on the list. Your child, no matter the age, needs to get outside and get some exercise. If you do not live far from school, walk with your child each day for added calorie burning. Encourage limited screen time on the television and computer. Have a family game of basketball or tag football in the evenings. Your child will appreciate your time and will benefit from the exercise.

Lastly, when your child needs to lose weight, you need to remember that your child has feelings, too. Never tell your child they are on a diet or that they are fat. Instead, encourage a healthy lifestyle for health. Your child will thank you for it.

answered by A K on 28 Jan 2008, 3:40:29

Weight loss tips for a child

Need advice to help my overweight child loose weight? (28 Jan 2008)

Need advice to help my overweight child loose weight?
(28 Jan 2008)