Next week the Downers Grove Library is offering a free presentation on Childhood Obesity:Thursday, February 21st @ 7 p.m.
Childhood obesity is of great concern to parents and to physicians. A pediatrician from Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital will address this topic and offer advice on how to combat obesity. The epidemic rate of obesity in this country has become a national concern; however, it is important to recognize that in many cases obesity can be a preventable health condition.
Some suggestions for parents:
-Provide your children with healthy food choices & limit fast food.
-Limit sedentary activities such as "screen time" (TV, computers, video games).
-Involve your children in food purchasing by taking them grocery shopping & allowing them to select healthy foods. Also, involve them in food preparation (washing vegetables, pouring, stirring ingredients, etc.).
-Help children set realistic, well-defined goals for themselves. For example: "I will eat breakfast everyday this week" or "I will play basketball at least 3 days this week".
