A survey was conducted about obese kids and their parents. It was found that most parents whose kids are obese don't see them in that way.That is worrisome because obese children run the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems and other ailments more commonly found in adults. And overweight children are likely to grow up to be overweight adults.Many parents think that their children will out of obesity as they grow or something will change in older age.Among parents with an obese, or extremely overweight, child ages 6 to 11, 43 percent said their child was "about the right weight," 37 percent responded "slightly overweight," and 13 percent said "very overweight." Others said "slightly underweight The Michigan researchers said that, too, suggests parents underestimate their children's weight. For that cause they take lightly the living style and eating habit of children. This assumption aggravate the problem.
Experts said doctors need to help parents better understand the health risks of childhood obesity.
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With children in nursery, kindergarten, school and parents at work,I wonder if parents see their kids at all.
the mother of a 200 kg 9 years girl says her daughter is normal. My husband thought she does it to kill her daughter in this way.
It's not even cute is it? No to mention, the burden it places on the healthcare system as obese children age. I truly believe part of the problem is a lack of activity. Plus, parents simply often yield to the dietary whims of children rather than insisting on good nutrition. This really is an epidemic.
This has become a growing problem in the USA. Parents like to think their children are perfect even when they can see that the child is overweight. Obesity in children is the failure of the parents to provide a healthier way of life,after all it is the parents who bring the bad foods into the home. Once they realize this they have a greater chance of helping their children lose that extra weight and live a healthier and longer life.
I'm always aware of the obesity...(i'm back)
liudmila, i think its more that she doens't wanna see the danger. to admit what is really happening to her daughter.
it's like anorexia - you don't see that you are losing weight - but others see it clearly.
Its shocking and dismaying that children have such health problems. Obesity is almost entirely preventable. Those parents have no excuse!
Hi Debasis,
I agree that the problem of childhood obesity is a serious one, and needs to be framed in an urgent & life-threatening context. I think that many parents are not only failing to address the reality of their children's health situation, but are often failing to see the seriousness of their own health situations as well, which is a double-denial & doesn't help their children any. It's not exactly a secret that many of the parents of obese children may also be obese & in denial themselves about their own health situations. Seeing their children as obese means facing the obesity problem in themselves. Even if they aren't obese, they are most likely enablers in their children's obesity problem. So, they first need to be able to see the problem as originating with & in themselves, before they can even begin to see the problem manifesting itself in their children.
Of course, where do you think the problems came from in the first place? Children do as their parents do, not as they say. They mimic their behaviors, and so the parents need to first be good role models, so that their children know how to eat healthfully & exercise!
Also schools need to be a helpful force, and not add to the uphill battle. Soda & junk food machines in the school hallways & cafeterias, and nutritionally unsound lunches aren't helping the picture. Thankfully, there are parents & school board members who HAVE made a difference in this way in certain communities, (introducing healthy eating program back into schools, etc.), for certain, but MUCH more needs to be done in this area.
Also, parents need to take proper responsibility for educating their children in these areas; it's certainly not the school's sole responsibility. The educational system cannot & should not take the place of parents & parental guidance.
Parents, as well as their children, need to be properly educated on the practical how-to's of healthy eating & exercise. Either they need to seek out this education for themselves, (which is usually best, as it's a sign that they recognize the need for personal change), or other people in their community need to reach out to them & provide this sort of education in the public sphere. It probably needs to be a combination of both efforts.
Parents really do need to be the starting point for this change, as that what parents are supposed to do -- parent & keep their children healthy & safe!
So, all of the above are practical suggestions that could make a tremendously positive impact on both parents & their children in general, regardless of their current health status. After all, health education really does begin in the home, and is reinforced in school.
Parents can stack the deck in their children's favor by educating themselves & then their children in the ways of healthy living (emphasizing sound nutrition, the importance of exercise & good health, etc.) & then practicing what they preach!), by serving as role models for living a healthy lifestyle.
Health education needs start early & occur often for reinforcement!
Also, let's not add to the chorus of people who just stand by & "tsk tsk" about these problem; let's all actively help find solutions! I challenge everybody to do this. So, let's all actively engage our minds & be part of the solution.
You are right cyber penguine the children imitate their parents.When parents are doing wrong how will they say that their child is doing wrong and obese?
Hi Debasis,
Yes, exactly! Thanks for your reply to my comments. Looking forward to reading more of your articles! They make for interesting reading & lively conversations.
Cheer!
-C
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I am 14, weigh 158kg and am 5'1. My parents kno im obyese but they dont do wnithing about it. im fine with it so it dousnt really mater
I’ve read your other post and I just wanted to acknowledge this sincere effort on your part to discuss some important health aspects regarding obesity. It is really a growing concern for many parents. Anyway, thanks and keep on posting!
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