Prevent child obesity even before its born

Mothers should go for regular checkups and care about nutrition in pregnancy, because of their excessive obesity is automatically transmitted to children.

The disease of obesity in children in recent years in continuous growth, resulting in a higher calorie intake. Nearly 20 percent of children have excess body weight, and seven to eight percent of them are obese. Obesity is heavily treated, so it is better to work to prevent its occurrence even in pregnancy, before the child was born.

Future mothers should do regular medical check-ups and care about nutrition in pregnancy, because of their excessive obesity is automatically transmitted to the child.

The development of diabetes is also possible in pregnancy, and so on that needs attention. If the child is breastfed until the fourth month, there is up to 25 percent lower risk of being overweight later on. Smoking, alcohol and psychoactive substances during the period of the pregnancy can also affect that child to be obese.

For all these reasons, and mothers and children recommended diet without fat and carbohydrates, as well as lower intake of sugar and salt.

It feeds not need any supplements, it is best to use natural sugars, for example, in fruit. After the first year, children’s menu is similar to that in adults, but care should be taken that the food they consume little ones to be adapted to their needs. To avoid obesity, food should be free of preservatives and additives, must be introduced more fiber, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Genetic predisposition carry 30 percent of the risk for obesity, and it is very important and physical activity.

Education and nutrition habits in the family environment are also important. From the family bear the primary eating habits, so it is vital that parents are adequately fed.