|
Diet for Overweight Kids
|
Putting a child on a diet for overweight children is a tricky thing to do. It is not just cruel, but could also affect the psychology of the child to watch the rest of the family enjoying the food that the child is asked to avoid. Instead, opt for making healthy meals for the whole family. With childhood obesity now on the rise, the best approach to helping a child is to lead by example. Making healthy choices for the whole family will help in dealing with childhood obesity, rather than by singling out the child by making him eat a diet for overweight children. Don't make your child do some exercises that he is not interested in but instead choose some outdoor sports or activities that the whole family can enjoy. Avoid snacking or having meals in front of the television. This way the child will not feel singled out and in the bargain, the whole family will be on the path to good health.
|
Diet for Overweight Kids |
|
|
Option |
Breakfast |
Mid Morning |
Lunch (Packed) |
Evening |
Dinner |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
1 |
Whole Wheat Bagel, Almond Butter, Strawberries |
Tangerine |
Carrot idlis, Sambar (with veggies), Fruit and lettuce salad, Yogurt (fat free) |
Soy milk |
Whole Wheat Chapathis/ Rotis (no oil/ghee), Channa masala, Alu methi, Tomato Raita, Apple |
2 |
Oats Porridge (1% milk), Bananas |
Pineapple |
Whole Wheat Spinach Pasta in Marinara sauce, Steamed veggies, Yogurt (fat free) |
Tomato soup |
Brown rice, Masoor dal, Carrot and beans curry, Cucumber Salad, Fresh Apricots |
3 |
Dosa, Sambar, Mint chutney, Black berries |
Watermelon |
Chicken Sandwich (100%wheat bread), Tomato salad, Yogurt (fat free) |
Fruit kababs |
Bisi Bele Bath, Mixed Veg raita, Buttermilk (low fat), Banana |
4 |
Bread Upma (100% wheat bread), Papaya |
Canteloupe |
Veg Fried Rice (less oil), Tofu stir fry, Green Salad, Yogurt (fat free) |
Almond Milk |
Spinach Rice, Moong Usal, Masala chaach, Cherries |
5 |
Vegetable Sandwich (100% wheat bread), Yogurt (fat free) |
Papaya |
Broccoli & Mushroom Steamed Rice, 4 Bean Salad, Blueberries |
Baked Tortilla Chips, Guacamole |
Chicken Noodle Soup, Shitake Mushrooms on Greens, Apple and celery salad,
Buttermilk (low fat) |
|
|
If you want to prevent your child from having an adult disease, you can do it by managing the weight of your child better. Teach your child by setting an example of doing the right thing for healthy weight, and watch your child blossom into a healthy adult!
|
|
|
Click here to consult our Expert Dietician for a personalized Diet for Overweight Kids.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Members Login
DesiDieter Expert Chat
|
|
|
 |
Veg Wholesome Meal
cup of Almond milk with a bowl of clay pot rice and boiled veggies
|
Get Eat Smart Alert in Your Inbox |
|
|
|
News & Articles
DesiDieter does not have a fitness trainer, anymore. We obse...
Read More
|
|