Health and Fitness Information CenterTalking to your children about weight, Part 3At any age, weighing your child regularly - no more than once a week - can help you keep an eye on the problem and prevent it getting any worse.
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Keeping an overweight child's weight stable as they grow is the safest way to help them lose excess fat and achieve a healthy body shape. Large weight losses for children are not recommended and should only be attempted for very overweight children with regular specialist supervision. What are the consequences of not talking to my child about their weight? Conversations about sensitive topics are always difficult and it's tempting to avoid them. The following facts might give you more confidence to talk to your child about weight: Most overweight children do not lose weight without adult support. You wouldn't expect your child to learn how to read without being taught. Learning how to eat healthily is also a skill and needs teaching. Being overweight is something children can't hide. Even young children are aware of teasing about weight. Not talking about it may give your child the message that being overweight is something that can't or shouldn't be talked about. Research shows that children as young as 7 can be unhappy about being overweight and may try to lose weight without asking their parents for help. These children are more at risk of developing eating problems than children who can talk openly about their overweight and feel supported by their parents. |
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