We parents want what's best for our children. We're careful about
immunizations, we take them to the dentist and eye doctor regularly. We
don't plan for childhood obesity to be a problem, but it happens. This
article is about why we need to tackle the problem.
High Blood Pressure:
Obesity does not discriminate on age when obesity is involved. There
are children who have to take medication to control their blood pressure
and it's a growing trend. High blood pressure can cause kidney
problems, heart disease and strokes. If it's not found early those
problems will happen at a much younger age than most of us think.
High Cholesterol:
After blood pressure, this is a given. In fact, under the right
conditions children should start having their cholesterol checked as
early as two. Children as young as ten are finding themselves taking
medications for this problem.
Diabetes: Most of
us recognize this as a physical problem associated with being
overweight. While it doesn't cause type one diabetes it can certainly
cause type two. Diabetes can cause eye, heart and kidney problems.
What should we do?
We need to take a good look at our lifestyle. What we eat and what we
physically do should be examined. If it's not a healthy diet, we may
need to consult a nutritionist. They can help set up a healthier version
of what your family likes.
How active is your family? What we
adults do (or don't do) will reflect on our children. If we don't have
some form of exercise they won't want to. Talk to your doctor and the
pediatrician to find exercises that will work for you.
We don't have to watch our children develop these medical problems. A little action on our part will help them stay well.
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