There are many adults that suffer from obesity; too many adults, actually. The numbers have been high (and rising) for decades. While Americans admit that obesity is a costly issue that leads to a shortened life span and lower quality of life we seem to be accommodating it by ignoring the need for change. And the adults aren't the only ones that are being hit with the consequences. American children also have unarguably high percentages of obesity.
Things just aren't the way they used to be...kids eat a lot of ready made meals. There are a lot of latch key kids out there that are taking care of their own meal preparation resulting in a lot of meals out of a box. Most kids left to fend for themselves just don't have the know how or the desire to put together healthy after school snacks or a healthy dinner.
Kids are also spending a lot more time inside in comparison to "back in the day." Parents aren't comfortable sending their kids to "play outside." There are safety issues that can't be ignored. There are many who don't have an "outside" to refer to because they live in the middle of the city with little or no safe, outdoor recreational areas. Carefree, roaming kids are a thing of the past because it's just not safe to send kids out unchaperoned anymore.
So it's no surprise that the obesity issue is growing amongst the children in today's society. Many parents find themselves at a loss as their children are at school for lunch and in some cases breakfast, so the only meal that is fully controlled by the family is dinner. And even then...making healthy meals takes more time and effort than many quick and simple dishes that are high in fat and low in nutrition.
HCG Diet Direct management suggests that their dieters set a good example for their children. They should share their healthy food choices with their kids instead of eating healthy, but providing their families with the quick and easy (and usually high fat) meals that they are used to. Other family members can enjoy the same foods dieters are eating (they just need to be provided with larger servings). Family members can also enjoy a wider variety of food choices in comparison to the dieter's strictly regulated choices; the benefits are numerous for dieter and family members alike.
First, you get to enjoy time together as a family during meals when you're all eating together. There are countless studies that point out the widely varied positive results of spending meal times as a family. Second, parents can teach by example. If kids see their parents enjoying healthy foods they are more likely to see it as a viable option in their own lives. And third, children will become accustomed to eating healthy foods. The general rule of thumb is to serve a dish 3 times and even if it wasn't particularly enjoyed the first time...it's typically fully incorporated after the third introduction. Teaching kids to know and enjoy healthy foods will go a long way towards eliminating the issue of obesity; and its an issue that is best nipped in the bud.
Things just aren't the way they used to be...kids eat a lot of ready made meals. There are a lot of latch key kids out there that are taking care of their own meal preparation resulting in a lot of meals out of a box. Most kids left to fend for themselves just don't have the know how or the desire to put together healthy after school snacks or a healthy dinner.
Kids are also spending a lot more time inside in comparison to "back in the day." Parents aren't comfortable sending their kids to "play outside." There are safety issues that can't be ignored. There are many who don't have an "outside" to refer to because they live in the middle of the city with little or no safe, outdoor recreational areas. Carefree, roaming kids are a thing of the past because it's just not safe to send kids out unchaperoned anymore.
So it's no surprise that the obesity issue is growing amongst the children in today's society. Many parents find themselves at a loss as their children are at school for lunch and in some cases breakfast, so the only meal that is fully controlled by the family is dinner. And even then...making healthy meals takes more time and effort than many quick and simple dishes that are high in fat and low in nutrition.
HCG Diet Direct management suggests that their dieters set a good example for their children. They should share their healthy food choices with their kids instead of eating healthy, but providing their families with the quick and easy (and usually high fat) meals that they are used to. Other family members can enjoy the same foods dieters are eating (they just need to be provided with larger servings). Family members can also enjoy a wider variety of food choices in comparison to the dieter's strictly regulated choices; the benefits are numerous for dieter and family members alike.
First, you get to enjoy time together as a family during meals when you're all eating together. There are countless studies that point out the widely varied positive results of spending meal times as a family. Second, parents can teach by example. If kids see their parents enjoying healthy foods they are more likely to see it as a viable option in their own lives. And third, children will become accustomed to eating healthy foods. The general rule of thumb is to serve a dish 3 times and even if it wasn't particularly enjoyed the first time...it's typically fully incorporated after the third introduction. Teaching kids to know and enjoy healthy foods will go a long way towards eliminating the issue of obesity; and its an issue that is best nipped in the bud.
About the Author:
Amelia Handley studied exercise science at university with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.
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