The severity of childhood obesity and the role of parents in the nutritional influence of their children

Abstract

Objective: To understand childhood obesity and the influence that parents can have on this comorbidity. Review bibliographic: Obesity develops due to the interaction of genetic, environmental and dietary factors. In addition, the family routine is an aspect that directly influences child development and growth. The lifestyle and behavior of parents has a direct relationship with the way in which their children will deal with their own food. In this way, the most viable way to try to educate them is with attitudes that serve not as an example, not only in good choices, such as opting for healthy foods. But also encouraging, showing support and love. In view of these aspects, it is essential to carry out educational health work that promotes parents' awareness of their children's weight, and, especially, appropriate behavior regarding overweight/obesity towards their children. Considerations final: With this you can see how important the family relationship is in the food/nutritional and psychosocial development of a child. In this sense, an orientation of nutritional education with healthy habits the sooner the better, together with the participation of the family and the school.