Kid’s weight loss tips

Kid’s weight loss requires a commitment from the whole family. It will be much easier for your kid to accept the changes to his eating habits and he feels that he is not going alone. But weight loss recommendations for children are different from adults. If your child is overweight, they increase their risk of developing asthma, sleep apnea, high blood pressure.

Children who eat too little may not have enough calories to grow in height. For this reason, a child's calories should not be cut too much and weight-loss recommendations for children are quite modest. Still there are plenty of ways for your kids to lose weight and ultimately healthier and happier.

• Help kids fit in at least 60 minutes of fitness everyday. That might be 20 minutes of walking, 15 minutes of physical playing or 25 minutes of playing basketball or something else.
• Try to make your kid to eat breakfast everyday because this avoids snacking on empty calories. The morning meals should include whole grins, fruits and proteins.
• Restful sleep can actually help prevent weight gain in kids and adults.
• Swap soda for water, low-fat milk, or juice.
• Child's weight loss should be limited to an average of 1 pound per month. This allows the child to continue growing taller and building muscle.
• Talk to your child about the benefits of eating well and looking after their body. 
• Shut off the TV set (or computer, or video game console) after a max of two hours a day. This frees up time for more physical activity and can contribute to kid’s weight loss.