Those creepy holiday calories in kids
Holiday season is in full swing and we are all faced with many choices of delicious holiday foods. As a consequence many of us are thinking about diets. As we all know, obesity is now a very common problem for Americans and for American children.
Pont is to keep the BMI in as much controlled form as possible. BMI, the body mass index, is a reliable indicator of body fatness for most children and teens. It is calculated using accurate measures of your child’s height and weight.
The guidelines are as follows:
• Overweight is having a BMI greater than 85 percent, and obesity is having a BMI greater than the 95 percent. You child’s physician can also help you with this calculation.
• Endocrine or gland studies should not be preformed routinely unless the child’s height shows poor growth or is too small for the family history.
• If there is evidence of a genetic problem consultation with a geneticist is indicated.
• If a child’s BMI is greater than 85 percent, they should be evaluated for some of the diseases that are associated with obesity.
• The first recommendation for treatment is an intensive lifestyle change including dietary, physical activity and behavioral habits.
• Dietary recommendations include the following:
1. Avoid calorie dense, nutrient poor foods, such as sweetened beverages and fast foods.
2. Control portions.
3. Reduce saturated fats for children older than 2 years.
4. Increase intake of fiber, fruits and vegetables.
5. Eat regular meals particularly breakfast.
6. Avoid constant “grazing” particularly after school.
Many of the holiday foods can be enjoyed with portion control and attention to the calories. Perhaps the most important part of any meal is the sharing of attention and affection for those sitting around the table.
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