These days, it seems we’re constantly being bombarded with the message that Australians are bigger than ever before. It was big news when we over took the Americans to take the crown as the most overweight country in the world and now more than ever the health benefits of weight loss are being touted in the media.
Some may think that our obesity crisis is a normal result of our aging population (after all we all put on a little ‘pudge’ as we age – don’t we?) However, recent reports published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that obesity is not only rampant in the older generations, but it’s increasing rapidly in those who are in their prime.
According to the report on the recent National Health Survey conducted by the ABS, 21% of Australian women aged between 18 and 24 years are overweight while a further 15% are classed as obese. In young men aged between 18 and 24 years, there is a similar story with 28% classed as overweight and 12% classed as obese.
These results show the need for urgent action from our young people if we, as a nation, stand any chance of reducing the incidence of obesity and the co-morbidities that go with it. And while the negative impact of obesity on health is clear, big improvements to health can be gained by small to modest losses in weight (5-10% of initial weight).
With modest changes to lifestyle, our young people are able to regain their health, vitality and make a big difference to the health of the country. If you’re craving the opportunity to make a real difference in the world, here’s your chance. Not only will you be contributing to a healthier society, but you’ll be reaping the benefits on a personal level as well. This is an issue well worth some time and attention in the day to day life of every young Australian.
Before attempting to lose weight by changing your diet or tackling an exercise program, remember to consult an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. Their expert advice will help to ensure you’re on the right track.
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Showing posts with label childhood obesity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label childhood obesity. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Childhood overweight and obesity
The treatment of childhood obesity is not easy, either for medical or family or children. The older the child, more difficult to perform these changes, but not impossible. We must be firm once it has decided not to put a child diet, if not teach him to eat well and have good habits.
The fundamentals of treatment are a combination of a limited (lower numbers) diet, increased physical activity, nutrition education and behavior change.
It is important to know the habits and behavior of the child and family. Knowing what you eat, the ranges of one food to another, the exercise they perform, as well as their leisure habits.
When the child is under 5 years are the parents who must lead the treatment, ie answer for the child all that interested in therapy.
From 5 to 9 years, children have more autonomy in treatment, but the responsibility and supervision is the parents. Only after 10 years is the child who will have more responsibility.
In important that at the same time as making physical activity a child's life, reduce the time the child devotes to television or other sedentary activities.
It has been shown that the use of drugs in the treatment of overweight and obese children is not fully effective.
Make food an enjoyable event should avoid eating in front of the TV, you must create the habit of sharing food, board and company.
Obese and nonobese parents are always an example for the children, parents, children who eat too much is almost certain to acquire the habit.
Cereals, potatoes and vegetables should form the basis of food, so that carbohydrates account for 50-60% of the calories in the diet.
Fats is recommended not exceed 30% of the daily intake should be reduced consumption of saturated fats and fatty acids.
Protein should provide between 10 and 15% of total calories, should combine animal protein and vegetable.
It would need to increase intake of fruit and vegetables, is trying to eat at least 5 servings a day of these foods.
Moderate consumption of simple sugars, like candy, sweets and soft drinks.
Reduce salt intake.
Drink one to one and a half liters of water. Very important to drink sgus.
Never ignore a healthy breakfast consisting of bread, biscuits, cereals, milk ... and spend between 15 and 20 minutes. Thus, it prevents or reduces the need to eat less nutritious mid-morning and improving physical and intellectual performance at school.
The food is not a reward, not punishment, nor should be a relief, food has its place, its time and its control. The major responsible for overweight children are the parents, whether for errors, obsessions, or ignorance, and ignorance of parents, children consume more food than they need, we use a lot of convenience foods, sweets and pastries.
Children should lead a healthy, balanced diet, fresh but not large quantities ie without filling the plate and avoiding repeating a good healthy diet without too many calories
It is very important to exercise daily, which is also very easy to practice for children. You must first make a good warm running about 5-10 minutes.
The perfect combination to counter childhood overweight is: Eat Healthy + Exercise .
What not to do is:
- Forcing the child to eat more than they can.
- Reward your child with candy and other calorie foods.
- Punishing a child without food if you have any unfavorable behavior.
- Celebrate any occasion with junk food.
- Allow the daily consumption of junk food, pastries, soft drinks, ...
- Providing prepared meals.
- Move large amounts of food.
The fundamentals of treatment are a combination of a limited (lower numbers) diet, increased physical activity, nutrition education and behavior change.
It is important to know the habits and behavior of the child and family. Knowing what you eat, the ranges of one food to another, the exercise they perform, as well as their leisure habits.
When the child is under 5 years are the parents who must lead the treatment, ie answer for the child all that interested in therapy.
From 5 to 9 years, children have more autonomy in treatment, but the responsibility and supervision is the parents. Only after 10 years is the child who will have more responsibility.
In important that at the same time as making physical activity a child's life, reduce the time the child devotes to television or other sedentary activities.
It has been shown that the use of drugs in the treatment of overweight and obese children is not fully effective.
Make food an enjoyable event should avoid eating in front of the TV, you must create the habit of sharing food, board and company.
Obese and nonobese parents are always an example for the children, parents, children who eat too much is almost certain to acquire the habit.
Cereals, potatoes and vegetables should form the basis of food, so that carbohydrates account for 50-60% of the calories in the diet.
Fats is recommended not exceed 30% of the daily intake should be reduced consumption of saturated fats and fatty acids.
Protein should provide between 10 and 15% of total calories, should combine animal protein and vegetable.
It would need to increase intake of fruit and vegetables, is trying to eat at least 5 servings a day of these foods.
Moderate consumption of simple sugars, like candy, sweets and soft drinks.
Reduce salt intake.
Drink one to one and a half liters of water. Very important to drink sgus.
Never ignore a healthy breakfast consisting of bread, biscuits, cereals, milk ... and spend between 15 and 20 minutes. Thus, it prevents or reduces the need to eat less nutritious mid-morning and improving physical and intellectual performance at school.
The food is not a reward, not punishment, nor should be a relief, food has its place, its time and its control. The major responsible for overweight children are the parents, whether for errors, obsessions, or ignorance, and ignorance of parents, children consume more food than they need, we use a lot of convenience foods, sweets and pastries.
Children should lead a healthy, balanced diet, fresh but not large quantities ie without filling the plate and avoiding repeating a good healthy diet without too many calories
It is very important to exercise daily, which is also very easy to practice for children. You must first make a good warm running about 5-10 minutes.
The perfect combination to counter childhood overweight is: Eat Healthy + Exercise .
What not to do is:
- Forcing the child to eat more than they can.
- Reward your child with candy and other calorie foods.
- Punishing a child without food if you have any unfavorable behavior.
- Celebrate any occasion with junk food.
- Allow the daily consumption of junk food, pastries, soft drinks, ...
- Providing prepared meals.
- Move large amounts of food.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Salt, Soda and Obesity
Salty snacks equal soda-guzzling, heavier kidsStudy suggests cutting back on salt, even a pinch, could curb obesityThe Associated Pressupdated 3:12 p.m. MT, Wed., Feb. 20, 2008DALLAS - Kids who load up on salty meals and snacks get thirsty, and too often they turn to calorie-filled sodas. So maybe cutting back on the salt is a good way to cut the calories.That is the idea coming from a British
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Too Young for WLS?
We hear a lot about the obesity crisis in children. The media calls it an epidemic and the government calls it a grave social problem. I often receive letters from parents asking for advice on when children should be able to have WLS.I don't have a definitive answer. The argument psychologists make is that children are not emotionally old enough to handle WLS. The medical community argues that
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