Dietary Factors Contributing to Child Obesity

Poor dietary habits are the main cause of child obesity, including irregular meal times, picky eating, snacking before meals, and a preference for fast food, particularly sugary soft drinks. Children naturally have a taste for sweetness, and parents often use sweets to encourage children to eat more nutritious foods, which often leads to a stronger preference for sweet treats rather than nutrient-rich foods. Overfeeding in infancy can leave these children without a sense of fullness, greatly reducing their ability to regulate energy intake using internal signals of hunger and satiety, which is a contributing factor to excessive eating and obesity.
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Dietary Precautions for Children with Myocardial Damage

Dietary precautions for children with myocardial damage include intravenous anti-infection and antiviral treatment, avoiding spicy, cold, and raw foods, low-sodium diet, ensuring adequate rest, and preventing colds. Adjust dietary intake based on the child’s appetite and digestion. Start with small amounts of new food and gradually increase the portion as they adapt.
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