Obesity in Children

 Obesity in children is a serious issue concerning parents these days. It is a very serious problem as it often results in blood sugar among other health problems in kids. Another issue is height growth, which needs to be checked. The effect of obesity in children is very serious as they become victims of other serious health ailments.

Spiderman: Here, the child needs to stand facing the wall with his/her hands stretched upwards, touching the walls. Mark the level that the child reaches. Ask the child to touch it again and stay there for a while. Repeat 20 times daily. Practicing this daily will surely show results.

Skipping: A fun activity for children is skipping. Initially skipping can be practiced minimum 50 times daily. And gradually, it should be increased to 300-400 times per day for best results. This can be very beneficial for children.

Sit and Stretch 1: The child needs to sit with his legs wide open. Then he has to touch one foot with both his hands and try to touch his forehead to his knees. Stay in this position for a few seconds and then repeat on the opposite side.

Sit and Stretch 2: The child should sit with both his legs closed and touch the toe tips with his hands. Now try to touch your forehead to your knee and hold this position for a few seconds. Repeat it for 10 times a day. This also helps in height growth.

Children are more vulnerable to obesity and special care should be taken to prevent it. They should also be kept away from junk foods. Encouraging participation in outdoor sport activities will also be of added advantage.