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Why Are Our Children Getting Heavier? -- The Five Truths Every Parent Must
Know To Get Their Child’s Weight On Track.
by: Lisa Alexander With as many as 50% of all children being overweight in this country,
parents are beginning to realize that something must be done. There is no
shortage of information about nutrition and exercise, but the task of helping an
overweight child without setting them up for a lifetime of dieting is a daunting
challenge. Parents who understand the five truths of getting a child’s weight
on track can begin to address the issue in a healthy and effective way. Truth #1: Parents are the problem AND the solution. Heavy kids eat too
much and they don’t get enough exercise. It’s that simple. Parents of
overweight children must own up to the fact that they are allowing and enabling
their children to eat too much and move too little. Once parents accept this,
they will begin to understand that they have tremendous power to solve their
child’s weight problem. Truth #2: Kids need to be educated. You may know how much, and what kinds
of foods your child should eat. And you may expect that your children have the
common sense to know, too. But did it ever occur to you that your children
really don’t know? They understand that too much is bad and that some foods
are better than others. But without education, they have no idea why, or what
effects eating too much of the wrong things have on how they look and feel in
their daily lives. Once they are educated, children take great pride in becoming
good stewards of their own bodies through activity and nutrition. Truth #3: An overweight child is a family issue. Whether one, some or all
in a family are overweight, solving a child’s weight problem must become a
priority for the entire family. Otherwise, a child can feel singled out,
different and ashamed. Getting the whole family involved helps with the
child’s self-esteem by letting them know they are part of a powerful team that
will help ensure success. Truth #4: Your child has an “ideal weight.†No two children are alike,
but your child does have a “normal†weight range based on their height,
gender and age. They also require a set number of calories each day. Knowing a
child’s normal weight range and knowing how many calories they require is
fundamental to getting their weight on track. Truth #5: Parents need a plan. Losing weight is not rocket science. But
changing the habits and lifestyle of a family in today’s busy world is
difficult and multi-dimensional. Especially when the emotional well-being of a
fragile overweight child is at stake Parents need a plan and they need
perseverance. Many parents fail because don’t have a solid, long-term plan for
success.
About The Author
As a mother of an overweight child, Lisa Alexander experienced the joy of
helping her daughter shed her weight and grow her self-esteem. As the
creator of The PariPlan- Seven Steps To Get Your Child’s Weight On Track,
Lisa has helped families across the country help their children. For more
information, visit
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