The next day will be held May 28 National Day of Nutrition. In this eleventh edition, FESNAD proposed under the theme 'Teaching to eat is to teach grow,' working around the importance of the family plays in the acquisition of eating habits. And no wonder.
The next day will be held May 28 National Day of Nutrition. In this eleventh edition, FESNAD proposed under the theme 'Teaching to eat is to teach grow,' working around the importance of the family plays in the acquisition of eating habits. And no wonder.
A few months ago out in the news media that the figures of childhood obesity in Spain exceeded and the United States. A staggering 19% of obese children in Spain, compared to 16% no less chilling the United States. Months before this news came to light ALADDIN study data conducted in babysitter s belonging to all regions of Spain, which provided the obesity figures mentioned above.
The Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (SEEDO), comparing the results of studies enKid and ALADDIN, published a few days ago a figure equal to or more alarming than the above: 44.5% of Spanish children have overweight . That is, almost half of the nation's children (!). Data like these are what make us talk and not just a disease but an epidemic. In this publication, SEEDO concluded that the prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing in l 's s babysitter who skip breakfast, they eat at home, not sleeping enough and sedentary. Still have no doubt of the importance of family in the prevention of childhood obesity?
Skip the alarm even when read in the study's conclusions ALADDIN 'We are facing a serious public health problem' that 'the burden of obesity predicts we will suffer in the future and associated chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer ). ' It is not news, is something that dietitians-nutritionists and other health professionals we were announced long ago. But it does not end there. In these conclusions, it appears that 'Childhood obesity affects the disadvantaged social classes' so that 'Educational interventions should be directed to the social classes with low income and education to reduce health inequalities.' What a great picture of the future, especially considering cuts to health that we face today, and thus further affect such 'socially deprived'.
Our our s if s obesity are almost the most obese in Europe, if the numbers of childhood obesity now exceed those of the United States, if it is estimated that between 60 and 80% of those suffering from obesity will continue with this problem in adulthood, if obesity is related to the risk of many diseases (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, certain cancers), if health care costs of obesity and its impact continues to increase and health has fewer economic resources, it goes without saying that prevention is more crucial.
The news that child obesity levels already exceed the U.S. is almost more alarming is the image of the country, not the figures themselves. All have in mind images of very obese people walking the streets of New York with a hot dog in the hands or sitting barely a park bench, and I'm pretty sure that if you wonder what is it that you think this country has been considered the king of obesity, many will answer without hesitation that it is so bad they eat. Sure, junk food and fast food everywhere in excessive doses and giant portions. But then what should the chilling Spanish obesity rates? If we do here all the Mediterranean diet, right? Are you sure? Let's see this little test that I propose (attention, this test has no scientific claims to have one):
The test of the Mediterranean Diet
1. Your power is based on the consumption of vegetables and fresh vegetables and seasonal abundance (ie, several times a day every day of the year)?
2. Do you consume more fish than meat?
3. Do you prioritize the meat for consumption and occasional sporadic?
4. Do you use beans as a protein source (instead of meat) several times a week?
5. Do you use olive oil for cooking and for dressing as the main source of fat?
6. Do you consume more plant products (cereals, legumes, vegetables, fruits ...) that animal products (milk, meat, fish, eggs and derivatives)?
7. Is there some space in your regular diet for bakery products, snacks and sugary sodas?
8. Do you consume raw or roasted nuts as usual?
TEST RESULT:
If you answered yes to all or nearly all questions: Congratulations! Enjoy the benefits of one of the world's healthiest diets (not the only, of course)
If you answered no to several questions: It's okay, the first step to changing habits is aware of the problem. And the second is food education.
Nutrition education to acquire healthy eating habits
The task of education (both for the giver to the recipient) is not easy. It requires effort, large doses of patience and time. Oh, time! one of the items we are most scarce. I agree that the work leaves little time to devote to the education of children, but the solution is gestiónalo correctly. He devotes much effort to help children learn languages and do their homework, but in general (of course there are exceptions), we spent very little time to educate the (good) habits.
They tend to delegate this work to the school in general and in particular school meals, with expressions like, 'Well, at least at school eat vegetables.' And yes, at least eat them there, despite me wrong though, not always in the desired quantity. Why we should eat vegetables every day, at least two servings, either in the form of salad as a garnish, an ingredient in recipes, etc.. That strategy is not used then the delegate all food education at school, since not all meals are taken there.
How you know, when children are young, their world is reduced to his family and school. It is therefore very important that education standards that are received in either area follow the same line. There is little point in the school lunchroom monitors strive (I know firsthand that many cases in which it is) to educate on good eating habits (they run out of food dish, eat everything, not throw food, etc..) if home then watch something else. Or otherwise, how diluted the effort made by parents to educate their children properly if the school then reinforce those habits. It is therefore very good idea periodic meetings between the school teaching staff, monitors, chefs, dietitians and parents. To work all in the same line. Do not forget that the cafeteria is a classroom over the school, where mathematical formulas are not learned but learning to eat correctly, I believe, is vital.
And at our home, what can you do?
So lead by testimony. It is unlikely that our children eat fish, legumes and vegetables on a regular basis if we do not. Difficult it is for the child willingly accept a plate of spinach if parents hear negative comments about them, or if he would serve as vegetables we eat other foods, alegándole as we do not like. In this sense, we must go warily with the comments and threats made about food, albeit often unconsciously. For a moment put you in the shoes of a child. What would you think if you serve a dish on the table before you've eaten tell you in a threatening tone - acábatelo, huh? -? Just need to add 'and without question.' Go early and take him any affection for food ...
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As mentioned, educate to acquire good eating habits is not easy, but worth the effort. And sooner we do it better. Because it is during the first years of life that are acquired and consolidated eating habits, so it's worth a good start. If a child watches at home to eat vegetables and legumes habitually and quite naturally, most likely he will too, get this habit as healthy and does not pose a problem when eating these foods. I'm not saying that as the years go by is impossible to change habits (or anything), but it is true that as more years bring a person accustomed to do something, the harder it will be replaced.
So what should I have to feed them?
For as we eat, provided they follow a healthy diet. And is that from age 3, the l 's power s obesity should be the same as that of adults, the only thing that changes is the portion sizes. That means not to prepare a special meal and taste, different from ours. It is neither necessary nor much less desirable, because it does not lead by example.
There will be some parents who without malice, prefer not to prepare their children too many dishes with fish, beans or vegetables. When asked why the answer is often that children do not like these foods. Really? Do most of the children? Is it born with this predisposition or belong to another species different from adults? Or is it rather that we usually put in the mouths of children these truths 'absolute' circulating by word of mouth by our society? Just travel to other countries and other cultures to see there children eat vegetables and fish without any problems. Moreover, to form part of your favorite foods.
So I propose change in attitude towards these foods, introduce them regularly and naturally in our food, do not turn dinner into a battlefield, to involve the @ s @ s Niñ purchase and preparation of dishes, lead by example, give them time to get used to new tastes, and above all, enable them to decide if they like or not the food that we assume that input will not like. Beware of putting words into the mouth of the l 's s obesity, it is not thinking about them and FOR them. A change of preposition for good educational proposal ;)
If we do, we will be betting on teaching good eating habits to help them improve their health and prevent future disease. Remember that the feed is an educable activity, and therefore can be modified and improved.
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