As the child grows and develops, acquires habits and adopting customs that is slowly integrating into what will become their lifestyle, which are an essential part of feeding their way and their attitude toward physical activity.
A child grows up in a household whose parents are fond of reading, television or computer use, has great potential to adopt a sedentary lifestyle will be reflected in fundamental aspects of his life, including:
* The time you spend sitting
* Your gait
* Your little interest in sports or exercise
The opposite happens with the children of very active parents, whose strong interest in physical activity experienced in the family environment, contributing significantly to build the interest of everyone in the house for physical activity.
So is the way of feeding. The family table is the site par excellence for developing good eating habits. The fact a family meal or “every man for himself” can play a big role in the process of developing the health prospects of each individual.
While it is true that eating at the family table is a custom which brings many benefits, it should be noted that eating habits are also broadcast difficulties with ease in this environment.
What really contributes to the adoption of an unhealthy lifestyle is the way messages are transmitted to children. A good example is reading, it is advisable to encourage children and young people, taking care to convey the positive message without the complement negative of the image of parents who spend “all day sitting.” It is desirable that the children see their parents as well as to show a really active life, often enjoy reading good books.
Another example is the attitude obsessive exercise, which can lead children to reject everything that can be associated with something that prevents them from doing things they like, because their parents never leave the gym.
In the case of food, besides the genetic component that influences the risk for obesity, the most important is what is learned on the way to eat. This ranges from the selection of food at the time of purchase, how to serve up the table, going through how to prepare meals.
It is very common among Hispanics, put on the table for family members serve more food than you actually should eat each one. No wonder that three people are available to five or six pieces of succulent chicken, opening the way to excesses.
It is very important to promote children and young family to adopt habits that will lead to building healthy lifestyles, which are part of a balanced diet and good levels of physical activity.
Those who already passed the stage where it was in our parents’ responsibility for creating us the conditions we were building a healthy lifestyle, we must be aware that the case is now entirely in our hands. The quality of life that we enjoy in the years ahead depends on our decision to do it right now.
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