What causes weight gain in children? Children need a certain number of calories to grow and develop. But if a child consumes more calories than he uses, the body stores them as fat. In healthy children, weight gain is often observed because the child consumes more calories than he burns. Why is it important for…
Children need a certain number of calories to grow and develop. But if the child consumes more calories than he uses, the body stores these extra calories as fat. In otherwise healthy children, weight gain occurs more often because the child consumes more calories than he uses. Why is it important for my child to…
High cholesterol can start in childhood. High cholesterol levels are likely to continue to rise as a child becomes a teenager and an adult. This increases your child’s risk of cholesterol-related health problems. What are the risks of high cholesterol? Your child’s body needs a little cholesterol to protect the nerves, create cellular tissue and…
It is important to help your child develop healthy eating habits from an early age. Teach your child what foods are healthy. This will give them the confidence to make good decisions. Set a good example at home. This will affect the choices you make now and in the future. Talk to your child about…
