The toddler is overweight?
This is what you need to know
Should weight issues be taken care of at a young age?
And if so, when?
Efrat Avrahami, health and natural nutrition consultant, explains everything you need to know (and why there is no reason to stress)
Daniel Sarantsky, in collaboration with JAMA
26/05/2022
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 07:22
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Your baby has become a toddler.
He already eats for pleasure, enjoys a variety of foods and reveals clear preferences for some of them.
Mothers of children who like to eat often find themselves disturbed by the child's "healthy" appearance, by the fact that he looks fuller than most kindergarten children or that the clothes in his size barely surpass him.
Should weight issues be taken care of at a young age?
And if so, when?
Efrat Avrahami
, a certified senior health and natural nutrition consultant, facilitator of workshops and lectures, explains that until the age of 3 it should not be a nuisance, unless the height-to-weight ratio is over 95%, as checked by the doctor or a milk drop.
According to her, it is important to address the body structure of the parents today and in childhood, and to take into account that the parents' tendency to be overweight may also be genetically transmitted to the child, but changing this is much more possible with the choices you make.
Here are some points to keep in mind:
Do you offer food as a comfort?
You should therefore pay attention to unnecessary snacks, beyond breastfeeding or formula (if any), and whether you offer food to calm the child while he is frustrated, angry or sad. It is also important to keep the child moving and active according to his age. In any case, do not Make a drastic change in your opinion about the child's diet and if you are convinced
that
there is a certain problem, consult a nutritionist, since children need certain nutrients for healthy and normal development.
What to do if the child claims he is hungry between meals?
To eat? Always offer him something and do not limit him. If a child says he is hungry this can definitely be the truth, so offer him something healthy and nutritious. At the same time, if you are sure that the child is bored or tired but says he is hungry, you should put , Tell him that you see that he is actually tired and he interprets it as hunger, or distract him if you are convinced that he is just looking for interest and less hunger.
Do you prevent afternoon snacks from a child who is worried about his weight?
Do not avoid snacks in the gardens after kindergarten, but make sure that they are always healthy snacks. However, allow the child a snack if a friend offers him, while limiting the amount. One a day is perfectly permissible.
In general, it is advisable to maintain a healthy and balanced diet for children of all ages. Stressed and tense energy around the subject of weight can develop problems in the child.At the same time it is important to remember that a round body of toddlers changes around the age of 4-5 to a child's body, then everything may seem much less disturbing.
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