Many parents do not pay attention to the excess weight of the child, because they believe that the weight is within normal limits, although in fact it is not, the Australian scientists.

Specialists from the University of Melbourne conducted a study in which parents were interviewed 2,100 Australian children. It turned out that 40% of parents who had children who were overweight or underweight did not realize this problem. Then how important it is for parents to recognize the existence of a problem, since only after that they will try to help their children cope with the problem in weight.

The problem of childhood obesity is growing in all countries, and experts are looking for ways to influence it in schools and at home. The results of the study of Australian specialists showed that the fight against obesity can cause difficulties in the perception of the problem by children and parents.

According to the results of the study, more than 40% of children and parents do not realize the weight problem. In the opinion of specialists, this situation makes it much more difficult for health workers to communicate with children and to provide them with the necessary assistance. Experts believe that it is necessary to conduct information sessions for parents on the problems of weight, and then the prevention of obesity of children is likely to become more effective.

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