Arab Gulf states producing supersized girls and boys, at risk for diabetes - Green Prophet
Arab Gulf states producing supersized girls and boys, at risk for diabetes
Parents here aren’t ideal role models: over 50% of Gulf men and 70% of Gulf women are overweight or obese. The adults who are employed have jobs requiring miniscule physical exertion. Most GCC countries use oil revenues to provide citizens with reduced rates for the basics like rent and energy, or outright cash payments, leaving families with more money to indulge in convenience.
Quick urbanization of Arab Gulf states exposes kids to increased air and water pollution. New planned housing communities provide inadequate space for safe, informal, outdoor play. Ubiquitous passive smoking further jeopardizes their health. And everyone is in cars.
1. Separate your child’s self-worth from their physical appearance.
2. Become a positive ‘healthy body image’ role model.
3. Balance the constant media barrage by talking to your kids.
4. Tell them what they see in ads is not achievable.
5. Teach that all food is good food in moderation.
7. Become an active family.
8. Eat together, and not on-the-go.
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