In the news today research was published that the strategies the USA, UK and Australia are using to combat childhood obesity are not working. The research was led by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia. Lead author, Professor Melissa Wake of the Royal Children's Hospital and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in Melbourne carried out a trial that recorded the effectiveness of this approach in overweight and obese children.
Basically the study was a flop. A few parents were recorded saying their children drank less soda throughout the day, however they did not eat more fruit or vegetables. There were no drastic changes in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Well of course not! The children have a choice how much soda they drink and what junk they eat? Growing up I was not permitted to have soda, except on special occasions. We drank milk with dinner and had juice or water throughout the day. I had to ask permission for a snack. I was not allowed to just go eating all day every day. I was limited on the amount of TV I watched and my parents made sure I was active.
Parents of obese children need to look in the mirror and try to recognize the bad habits their children are learning. It may be them self that is the teacher. If it is that simple, than imagine the influence parents can have over their children if they take the challenge to get healthy seriously! Parents love their children unconditionally we need to help parents understand what steps to take to live a healthier lifestyle.
Until as a nation we are practicing healthy habits, our children will still be exposed to all of our unhealthy habits and practice those habits them self.
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