Childhood Obesity

Just as with slim children, it is always the right time to adopt a healthy diet. Keep in mind that the two main contributors to becoming overweight are low activity level and diets based on meat, dairy products, and high-calorie, low-nutrient density foods. The first step is assessing a family's lifestyle by looking at eating patterns and activities to determine what changes are needed to promote fitness and achieve a healthy weight. The easiest and most effective method is for all members of the family to shift together-if possible-to a healthier lifestyle. The same healthy habits will benefit the rest of the family as well as the overweight child.

A “get-healthy” approach is a better choice than embarking on a low-calorie diet for achieving fitness and a healthy weight. The idea is to focus on what is being eaten, not so much on quantity. The healthiest diet avoids animal products completely and is built from grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruit. Plan menus using the New Four Food Groups.

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