Overall discussion about sugary drinks consumption among children, specially overweight towards the parents

1. Hey Dad and Mom!!
Stay your kids away from Sodas,
Stay away from OVERWEIGHT
Say NO to Fizzy
Drinks!!!!!

2. Do you know-
 England are the biggest consumers of sugar-sweetened drinks in
Europe?
 Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese
 Overweight children are more likely to get obese in later life?
 Rising consumption of sugary drinks has been a major contributor to
the obesity epidemic?
 Sugary soft drinks are currently the largest source of sugar for
children, and this high sugar intake is driving the deadly obesity
epidemic ?
 Parents are the majorly responsible for this behaviour among
children?

3. Why should you Care ?
 Soda contains zero nutrients, and is high in calories
and sugar which will make your dearest child
Malnourished.
 Soda drinkers are less likely to get the recommended
levels of vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, and other
important nutrients.
 Your overweight children will become obese
 Fizzy drinks often contain caffeine which upsets the
normal balance of neurochemistry in the developing
brains of children.
 Drinking Fizzy drinks every day among overweight kids
can lead to blood sugar disorders, including diabetes.

4. Why should you Care ?
 Drinking too much Fizzy drinks can lead to
inflammation of the stomach and duodenal lining to
your children, which can be quite painful.
 ingredients exist in soft drinks can inhibit proper digestive function.
 Fizzy drinks create more heart problem easily among
overweight children.
 Fizzy drinks consumption will not allow your children
to control their excess weight.
 Cardiovascular diseases will be developed.
 Sugary drinks consumption will lead overweight to
obesity, and obesity reduces the longevity. That
means, your loving kids will die soon.
 Your child dresses differently, he/she can no longer
run without becoming winded, he/she may be mocked
or teased by classmates just because of excess
weight.

5. What should you do ?
Give your children enough Healthy liquids instead of sugary drinks.
Water: a good choice throughout the day because it hydrates
without providing extra energy (calories/kilojoules) or risking harm
to teeth
Milk: is a useful source of nutrients, especially protein, B vitamins
and calcium. You should choose reduced-fat milks so that it does not
affect the children’s weight.
Fruit and vegetable: Only fresh Juices should provide without
adding sugar. However, don’t give too much because it too contain
sugar.

6. Consider about your Health and habit first
Parent investment in the treatment of an overweight child requires time,
motivation and a certain degree of perseverance. But it is an investment worth
making, for your child’s health and well-being as well as your own! They will
learn by watching you.
Your child needs you more than ever to adopt healthy habits and a healthy
lifestyle. You are his/her example.
Drink Healthy drinks in front of them, let them know the advantages of having
water, milj, juices instead of fizzy drinks.
Children always have the tendency to follow, they copy their circumstances.
So, keep your self healthy

7. Throw Fizzy drinks away from your home
Don’t keep any unhealthy or sugary drinks near the kids or don’t make visible to them
Praise the healthy drinks and throw the fizzy drinks out of your home in front of your
kids.
Allow them to know that how their health could be a great risk if they don not quit
this habit.
Give example, how healthy drinks will make them fit
What are the benefits of having a healthy weight

9. Look how much they spend time on Medias
Your child expends little energy sitting in front of a television
or computer screen, and this leads to weight gain. Even they continuing eating and
drinking without noticing the amount. For every
hour spent per day in front of a screen, your child can add 6 to 7
pounds to his/her normal yearly weight gain.
During televised children’s programs, there are numerous
advertisements selling food items high in sugar and fat content
and stimulating your child to snack. Eating in front of a screen
interferes with the normal sensation of satiety.

10.  Don’t let them to be alone, spend time together, and let them play outside.
 Create a healthy lifestyle with healthy drinks and foods.
 Overall, stay away from sugary products, and reduce the excess weight by maintain proper
living styles.

11. Thanks for watching……..
Sources:
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childhood-obesity-a-plan-for-action/childhood-
obesity-a-plan-for-action
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• https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/sugary-drinks-fact-sheet/
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• https://www.healthychild.com/10-reasons-to-keep-kids-off-soda/
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• https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/hydration/hydration-for-children.html
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• http://easo.org/images/FINAL_EASO_COTF_Parental_Guide.pdf
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