Weight Loss Options For Children

           Weight loss options for children are becoming increasingly available as the epidemic of childhood obesity becomes common knowledge. If your child is significantly overweight you may want to consider a weight loss camp or residential weight loss program. However, your child needs to have motivation and willingness to lose weight. It is not recommended to force your child into a weight loss program or send him or her off to a weight loss camp against his or her wishes.

If your child is agreeable, getting out of the home environment by going to a weight loss camp can be a good experience. Your child may find it considerably easier to lose weight in a safe, clinically appropriate environment. Of course, it will be important to research the programs available to select a good program or camp for your child.

The single most important action a parent can take to help his/her child lose weight is to be a good role model. Parents can, without thinking set their children up to become and/or stay overweight. Providing children with Little Debby cupcakes, chips, ice cream treats and candy bars for snacks sends a bad message to kids and helps them pack on the pounds. Treating children with high sugar and or high processed foods is another way to increase chances of having an obese child. To be a good role model, buy fresh fruits, vegetables, low fat cheese, lean meat and whole grain products.

Include exercise in your family routines. Take walks or bike rides, for example on a regular basis.
Keep appropriate lengths of time for TV viewing or computer use. Your children need to move around. Sitting in a chair or on a couch will not help your child drop weight.

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