According to WHO, one of the health problems faced by society of the 21st century is obesity in children. They have estimated that the number of children who are overweight will become more than 42 million by the end of 2010, of which about 35 million live in developing countries.
Obesity can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cholesterol, asthma, both in adults and in children. Obesity in children most often begins when children aged between 5 to 6 years and increase when growing up. Research shows that children who are overweight and aged between 10 to 13 years, will have a chance of 80% become obese adults. The results also indicate the occurrence of obesity in children is caused by excessive intake of food (junk food), unhealthy lifestyles and reduced physical activity in children.
As parents certainly do not want the baby having problems especially with his health due to obesity. Some things parents can do to overcome obesity in children.
* Do not get into the habit of children eat fast food (fast food)
* Pilihah white water as children's favorite drink, do not drink sweet or fizzy.
* Give your vegetables and fruits in your baby.
* Limit your child's activities in front of the television or computer a maximum of 1 hour per day.
* Make time for physical activity with children (a walk or play ball) at least 3 times a week
