How do you know if your child is obese?

1. Parents or guardians can observe by themselves by comparing the shape and weight of their child with most children of the same age. If it is found that the child is very overweight, a doctor should be consulted.
2. Calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) using the formula

• • Body weight (kg) divided by height (m) squared.
  • For example, weight 40 kg., height 110 cm. or 1.10 m.
  • BMI will be equal to 40 / (1.10×1.10) = 33.05 kg./m².

Then take the BMI number obtained and compare it with the percentile graph, separated by gender and age. If it is more than the 85th percentile, it is considered overweight, which is a high risk of becoming obese.

Obese children often have health problems.

Obesity in children leads to many negative health effects, such as the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Many people still misunderstand that these diseases are only found in the elderly. But in fact, it can occur since childhood. In particular, obese children are more likely to have these diseases than children with normal weight. Or in cases where symptoms do not appear in childhood because there are not many problems, they often show their effects when the child grows up to be an adult.

Obesity can also lead to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which in some cases can be fatal.

Mentally, obese children are often teased by their friends, bullied in school, unable to keep up with their friends in sports because they are not agile, or often sick. These things cause children to lack self-confidence, lose their personality, and increase the risk of depression.

How should parents care for their obese or overweight children? 

1. Control the amount and choose the right food for your child.

You should take care of your child’s diet to get complete nutrients according to nutritional principles by having them eat more vegetables and non-sweet fruits. Emphasize foods that are high in fiber, which will benefit the digestive system. Provide food that is not too oily, too sweet, too salty, or too spicy. In particular, you should not give them crunchy snacks too often or take them to eat fast food that is high in energy regularly.

2. Encourage your child to do activities that involve moving their body and exercising.

With today’s changing lifestyles, with many conveniences, children rarely move their bodies or exercise. Therefore, family activities should be organized so that everyone can spend time together. Focus on activities that involve physical movement that are appropriate for your child’s age, such as playing various sports such as swimming or playing games, planting trees, and doing housework with your parents.

3. Let your child go to bed on time and get enough rest.
Getting enough sleep and going to bed ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี early in the evening will help the body repair itself and have a positive effect on the metabolism. Not getting enough sleep or sleeping late will significantly reduce the metabolism, which is one of the causes of obesity.

4. Take your child to see a doctor and have regular health checks.

Child health checks are essential. Because they allow parents to detect problems and receive advice from doctors early on. They will also be informed about their child’s health and development at each stage of life. What special care is needed. This will allow them to apply it to maximize the benefits, which will also affect their child’s weight and growth.