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Chubby Babies Are Not Healthy Babies – No They Won't Grow Out Of It
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New findings from the National Academy of Sciences raise concern about overweight babies and toddlers. Contrary to the notion that chubby babies are healthy babies and that young children grow out of their baby fat, that opposite is true, children who are overweight early may be more likely to be overweight and obese later on. And that can lead to an excess of diseases.
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June 26, 2011--
News came out of the National Academy of Sciences this week sounding the alarm that chubby babies and toddlers are at risk of becoming overweight children and then obese adults.
The tentacles of concern are reaching to a younger and younger grouping. Already the U.S. adult population is the most obese and overweight in history. And, the incidences of obesity and related diseases like type 2 diabetes occurring in teens is growing at an alarming rate doubling since the 1980's. Now the concern about excess weight has reached infants and toddlers.
about 10% of U.S. children between infancy and age 2 are categorized as overweight. Among kids ages 2 to 5, the situation is worse - more than 20% are overweight.
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Chubby babies are not healthy babies and run the risk of being overweight later on.
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A published report stated that about 10% of U.S. children between infancy and age 2 are categorized as overweight. Among kids ages 2 to 5, the situation is worse - more than 20% are overweight.
The report desires to educate not only parents, but also doctors and day care providers that certain changes need to be adopted to stem this tide.
Yes, part of the solution is evident, more exercise and less eating. But it's different with children this young. But here are some suggestions from the panel:
- More sleep. Although they're inactive during sleep, they're also not eating. The study found that babies are not getting enough sleep and insufficient sleep causes metabolic changes that cause weight gain. Babies up to age 2 should get nine to 12 hours of sleep every 24 hours, and those ages 2 to 5 should get 11 to 13 hours.
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- More physical activity. Young kids should get at least 15 minutes of physically active play every hour. Infants should be allowed to move freely, with appropriate supervision. Use of safe devises that encourage infant movement such as swings and bouncing chairs should be encouraged.
- Less electronics. Children ages 2 to 5 should use television, computers, mobile devices and other electronic devices for less than 2 hours a day.
- Breast feed babies. Breast feeding has been shown to reduce the risk for becoming overweight. Today, only 13% of mothers breast-feed exclusively for six months after birth.
Posting date: 06/26/2011
Source: National Academy of Sciences
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