Avoiding childhood obesity
1979
Sebrell, W. Henry
Early eating patterns can affect a child for the rest of his life. A child who is used to overeating for reasons other than hunger or who is accustomed to eating junk food will probably continue to do so. An overweight infant may have more than twice the number of fat cells; once developed, the number never decreases and influences the amount of fat ultimately stored. By tempering a child's diet during its formative years, healthy eating habits may be established for the future. Feeding rules for the first year include: 1) don't pacify baby with formula; 2) don't insist that the baby finish every bottle; 3) don't worry if the baby refuses or sleeps through a feeding; 4) don't mistake thirst for hunger; 5) don't start solid foods until the doctor suggests; 6) don't make comparisons with other babies. Suggestions for helping overweight babies are: 1) don't underfeed or severely restrict feeding; 2) avoid high calorie creamed baby foods and those with sugar, salt, or cornstarch; 3) offer water between feedings; and 4) increase baby's activities.
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