How to control overeating in children when they are at home | Ms. Roshan Kore

"In this insightful video, Ms. Roshan Kore, a Paediatrics Nutrition and Dietetics expert at NH SRCC Children's Hospital, Mumbai, shares valuable tips to help parents manage and control overeating habits in children, especially when they are at home. With children spending more time at home, it’s easy for them to fall into unhealthy eating habits. However, with the right approach, you can help your child develop better eating patterns and maintain a balanced diet.

Key Points Covered in the Video:
Timely Meals for Children
Ms. Kore emphasizes the importance of providing regular meals. Ensuring that children get their breakfast, lunch, and dinner on time helps to regulate their appetite and prevent overeating during snack time. It’s important for parents to establish a daily routine that includes scheduled meals, which promotes overall well-being and avoids mindless snacking.

Healthy Snacks Over Junk Food
The video provides alternatives to junk food. Instead of giving children processed snacks, Ms. Kore suggests offering nutritious options such as vegetable chips, nuts, fruits, and other healthy snacks. These not only provide essential nutrients but also help curb hunger in a healthy way.

Physical Activity to Curb Overeating
Engaging children in physical activities throughout the day is an important aspect of controlling overeating. Ms. Kore recommends incorporating some form of physical exercise, like playing outdoors, dancing, or simple indoor exercises, which helps burn off extra energy and reduces the likelihood of overeating out of boredom or stress.

Avoiding Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is a common issue, especially for children who might eat when they are feeling anxious, bored, or stressed. Ms. Kore highlights the importance of identifying and addressing emotional triggers and offering healthier coping mechanisms for children.

Making Healthy Eating Fun
Ms. Kore suggests involving children in meal planning and preparation to make healthy eating enjoyable. Letting them help choose and prepare snacks can encourage them to make better food choices and reduce the chances of overeating unhealthy options.

Creating a Supportive Environment
A supportive home environment plays a key role in controlling overeating. Ms. Kore advises parents to lead by example by making healthier food choices themselves and encouraging family-wide participation in physical activities.

Conclusion:
Managing overeating in children can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it’s possible to foster healthy eating habits even when children are at home. By sticking to a routine, offering nutritious snacks, engaging in physical activities, and avoiding emotional triggers, parents can help their children stay healthy, fit, and well-nourished.

For expert guidance on children’s nutrition and diet, consult with Ms. Roshan Kore at NH SRCC Children's Hospital, Mumbai.

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