
So since not all weight gain signs are prominent on the scale, parents need to look for subtle changes in daily habits, energy levels, or behaviour that can signal that a child is gradually carrying unhealthy weight: 1. Rapid and consistent weight gain If your child's weight increases quickly over a short duration, especially without a similar increase in height, it may signal the beginning of unhealthy fat accumulation. 2. You notice bigger portion sizes or frequent snacking If your child still feels hungry soon after meals or tends to snack mindlessly during homework, TV, or gaming, it can indicate disrupted appetite regulation driven by routine or habit - not real hunger. 3.Relationship with food seems emotional Craving high-calorie snacks, eating out of boredom, or using food for comfort are behavioural signals that may contribute to unhealthy weight patterns. If food becomes a reward ("you did well, let's get pizza"), a comfort ("you're upset, have a treat"), or boredom filler, it may signal emotional eating patterns rather than hunger cues. 4. Fatigue and reduced stamina Children who easily lose breath, avoid physical play, or feel tired quickly during sports may be carrying excess weight that strains their body. 5. Disturbed sleep or snoring Obesity can lead to sleep apnea and breathing difficulties. Snoring in children should never be ignored and may be linked to excess weight. 6. Visible fat accumulation around waist and neck Excess fat around the abdomen, double chins, or dark folds around the neck (acanthosis nigricans) may indicate early insulin resistance. 7. Reduced confidence or social withdrawal Weight gain may impact self-esteem, especially if a child faces teasing or feels different from peers. Changes in mood or withdrawal from activities can be psychological warning signs. #HealthyNotHeavy #WeightIsNotHealth #KidsNutrition #ChildObesityAwareness #BalancedEating #healthyhabitsforkids
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