Recommendations / 30/04/2021

Can you be skinny and still have health concerns?

There are certain health risks associated with being underweight or having poor nutrition. These risks include: malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, or anemia. osteoporosis from too little vitamin D and calcium.

At what age do children become obese?

Generally, a child is not considered obese until the weight is at least 10 percent higher than what is recommended for their height and body type. Obesity most commonly begins between the ages of 5 and 6, or during adolescence.

What can obesity lead to?

Consequences of Obesity

All-causes of death (mortality)
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
Type 2 diabetes.
Coronary heart disease.
Stroke.
Gallbladder disease.
Osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint)

How to help an adult daughter with a weight problem?

1. You can’t do anything about it anymore….it’s something she has to decide to change for herself…you can’t talk to her about it..because it would make her grow further apart form you (that’s what happened with my mom n me) 2. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

When did my daughter start to gain weight?

I noticed she had problems with overeating when she was in middle school, but her major weight gain has been during her college years and since she graduated. I would estimate she has put on 50+ pounds in recent years.

Why did my parents not help me lose weight?

When I was growing up in the 1970s, being overweight (also known as “fat”) wasn’t as common as it is today. Basically all my relatives were thin, including both my parents. So when they realized I needed to do something about my excess weight, they really didn’t have any idea of how to actually help me. Good intentions can still hurt

What to do if your child’s weight puts her at risk?

A health professional can tell you if her weight actually puts her health at risk and, if so, what you can do about it. Swap statements for questions. Your instinct might be to reassure your child.

Why are so many overweight kids not losing weight?

For the great majority of overweight children, weight loss comes down to an imbalance between the amount of energy they are taking in (calories from food/drinks) and the amount of energy they are using (exercising and daily activities).

What should I do if my daughter is overweight?

Your daughter may have problems with her periods because of her weight. Have her doctor work with her but forbid him or her in advance from using the F-word. Contact lenses and a good dermatologist can work wonders, as can regular visits to a good hairdresser and manicurist. 9. Enroll your teen in meditation classes.

What to do if your child has a weight problem?

Make health a family affair. Conversations with a child about weight can be tough for any parent. But remember that what you say doesn’t matter nearly as much as what you do. If your child does have a weight problem, the best way to help her get healthy isn’t to talk to her, it’s to have your whole family make an effort to live healthier.

How to help an obese teen with weight problems?

Encourage him to find his own reasons to change his diet or get more exercise. Research supports ideas that may seem like common sense: Overweight teens don’t feel happy about their size. They don’t want to be teased at school. But they do want to feel in control. Start with changes at home.