Childhood obesity poses future health risks. At the same time, adults responsible for the health of the child: parents, guardians, doctors and teachers can help children maintain a healthy weight..

This requires healthy eating habits, sufficient physical activity, adequate sleep, and reduced screen time.. The Ministry of Health gave advice to parents on how to help the child maintain a healthy weight.

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Healthy eating habits.

In the family, it is necessary to observe the principles of rational nutrition so that the child can learn them:.

enough vegetables, fruits and whole grains;

consumption of low-fat (but not fat-free) milk or dairy products;

eating lean meats, poultry, fish, lentils, and beans;

drinking plenty of clean water throughout the day, limiting sugary drinks;

reducing sugar and saturated fat intake.

Full sleep.

The risk of obesity increases the lack of sleep. The Ministry of Health emphasized that children need sleep more than adults, so make sure that your child's amount of sleep matches the age recommendations..

You also need to observe sleep hygiene:.

no gadgets in bed and at least 30 minutes before bedtime;

dark room with optimal temperature and humidity.

Enough physical activity.

WHO recommends 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity per week for adults and 60 minutes per day for children and adolescents.

Parents need to limit the time when children watch TV or play on a smartphone. Children should be encouraged to engage in active, interesting activities, on their own or in your company..

Specialists from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that the main thing in working with overweight children is to reduce the rate of weight gain, while ensuring normal growth and development.. Children should not be put on a weight loss diet without consulting a doctor..

Remember, children imitate adults. Become an example for your children to give them a chance for a healthy future,” the Ministry of Health concluded..

Earlier, experts said that Ukrainians' spending on food continues to grow..