Obesity in childhood is now more common and we are seeing the risks and health impact of this throughout childhood years. We know that children who live with excess weight are more likely to become adults who continue to live with excess weight and the associated health risks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
When children are living with significant extra weight they have an increased chance of developing other health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes in later life and sometimes even in childhood.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
A child\u2019s emotional and psychological health is also affected by overweight and obesity and may continue throughout childhood and into adulthood.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As parents we strive to\u00a0protect our children and\u00a0provide\u00a0them\u00a0with the safe happy childhood they deserve. This is not always easy but can start with building good habits into each day, such as regular mealtimes,\u00a0regular\u00a0age-appropriate\u00a0physical\u00a0activity\u00a0and a sleep routine.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The types of foods and volumes we consume can have a real impact on how we feel. Our energy levels, concentration, sleep, mood and body weight can all be affected and can affect all areas of life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Building good daily habits and choices as a family can make a big difference:<\/p>\n
\tchoosing healthy food and drink choices (and reducing sugar)\u00a0
\n \tchanging portion sizes for children\u2019s age\u00a0\u00a0
\n \tdoing daily activity\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n \tcreating good sleep habits\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Lots more inspiration can be found here:<\/p>\n
Living a healthy lifestyle – Hampshire – Parents: Health for Kids\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
NHS Food Scanner app – Healthier Families – NHS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Recipes – Healthier Families – NHS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Healthier Families – Home – NHS\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Healthier food swaps – Food facts – Healthier Families – NHS\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Children\\’s weight – Healthier Families – NHS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"