A 2014 report by the WHO
also mentioned that children these days are getting fatter and not healthier,
which is a matter of concern. ‘A relationship between lack of activity and
increases in body fat levels for children is the major concern these days. Even
though the importance of exercise and outdoor activities cannot be stressed
enough, parents tend to ignore this aspect completely,’ says Neeraj Mehta,
Fitness Expert,
Nutritionist and Director of GFFI
Fitness Academy.
What
can parents do to fight obesity?
‘Parents
should take a keen interest in their children’s fitness activities as they
would do for their child’s academics,’ says Mehta. If your child is an
introvert, who doesn’t enjoy mingling and playing with other kids take an
initiative to help engage in activities that he/she can enjoy alone and still
be fit. Here are few suggestions by Mehta:
Introduce
your child to yoga: Yoga is an excellent way to tone up and be fit; the earlier
you start the better. Even in ancient times, students were taught sun salutation
or pranayama for its varied benefits.
Read full story on http://www.thehealthsite.com/parenting/does-your-kid-need-to-lose-weight/
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