The Dhaka Times Desk In recent times, the problem of obesity has become evident. Genetic reasons can also increase body weight at a young age. If a parent or other family member is obese, the child may also be obese at birth.
According to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020, one in three children under 5 years of age will be obese. Basically the covid situation is believed to be one of the reasons for this problem. Because children are under house arrest all the time during covid. Education is also going on online. Children spend a lot of time engrossed in mobile phones. Sports in the field were also stopped at this time. All in all the weight gain is very fast. As a result obesity problem is occurring.
Again due to hereditary reasons, weight can increase at a young age. If a parent or other family member is obese, the child may also be obese.
How to understand if the problem of obesity?
The only method to understand whether there is obesity or obesity problem is 'Body Mass Index' (BMI). If a child's BMI is above 30, it can be said that the child is suffering from obesity. If obesity is consumed from childhood, then the metabolic rate in the body starts to decrease. Because of this insulin cannot work properly. Various physical problems like type 2 diabetes, PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), hormonal imbalance can also occur.
Excess obesity can cause physical problems as well as mental problems in children. Parents need to pay extra attention to the child. The risk of childhood obesity can be reduced through healthy living and healthy eating habits.
What parents can do to prevent child overweight
# Children these days don't want to eat vegetables. Instead, they prefer fried food, sweet food, and outside food. Such foods are harmful for people of all ages. So children should eat more vegetables and fruits.
# Many children nowadays do not want to eat fruits or vegetables at all. In that case, you can make a delicious smoothie with the fruit and eat it. You can make different kinds of delicious food for your baby with vegetables.
# Also, make sure that outside foods like sugary drinks, pizza, burgers, chips are not included in the daily diet of the child. These foods can cause excess weight gain. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# try to stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer cloth mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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