As Denmark managed to solve the problem of childhood obesity

The epidemic of childhood obesity It captures all the new countries, and according to statistics, every third child Developed countries today are overweight. Numerous scientists who are trying to find ways to combat this phenomenon may be pay attention to the achievement of the Danish colleagues.

Childhood Obesity

Denmark is one of the most prosperous countries in combating children obesity . Perhaps the reason for these achievements is the local strategy doctors, nutritionists and specialists in the education of children who believe that the best way to combat obesity is its prevention. Denmark has implemented a scientifically based strategy to increase physical activity among children, as well as improving their diet.

"The sooner we intervene adults the more children's lives will be healthy, - says one of the developers of this strategy of their doctoral Jens Christian Holm. - Most often suffer from childhood obesity outcast children. They are alone, they do not participate in games peers, they lack self-confidence. For each child develop an individual circuit for the suppression of natural body's ability to resist the loss of body fat. "

The scheme includes the rejection of eating crunchy muesli or fruit yogurt for breakfast, transfer to oats and black grain bread, meat and fish, giving up white bread and fast food choices favor of vegetables and fruit. Children should be getting at least 50% of vegetables in every dish, at least two fruits every day, no more than one of any sweets once a week.

Provision limitation reception juices, iced tea, cocoa, soda or lemonade to level of no more than once a week and no more than half a liter. From children await hiking walking or cycling to school, regular participation in any forms Sports such as gymnastics, football and dance. It is necessary to limit the moment television or computer to two hours a day (with no televisions and computers to five o'clock in the evening). We need a regular going to bed and waking up at the same time. (READ MORE)

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