Obesity during childhood and adolescence is the result of a complex interaction between genetic, psychological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. Prevention

- By modifying the nutritional habits of the family, mainly the parents, who, despite not being obese, must closely monitor their children's diet and limit excessive food consumption. The example of what foods, how, and when is the best way to educate children. Since sharing food is a social and significant activity in family relationships, this opportunity should be used to prevent childhood obesity and avoid treatment, which is very complex and prolonged.
- Properly feeding children from birth and during the first years of life is the best way to prevent obesity. From the first months of life, flavors are identified, foods and their textures are known, eating habits are acquired, and tastes and preferences for foods are established.
- Through breastfeeding (on demand), the child consumes what they need, whereas with a bottle, there is a tendency to overfeed, which can be the start of obesity and a bad habit.
- The proper introduction of different foods from breast milk between four and six months of age is essential to prevent obesity, starting with a single food; offering it for two or three consecutive days to understand tolerance; not mixing foods; not forcing acceptance; offering solids first and then liquids; progressively increasing the amount offered; promoting the consumption of natural foods, preparing them without the addition of seasonings and spices; offering foods in an appropriate texture for the age, first purees, followed by chopped and pieces. It should be remembered that eating is a habit, so it should adapt to the family's schedule and menu, which promotes socialization and learning.
- Rules for eating, such as specific fixed times for meals, determining the place for food consumption, indicating the behavior that should be exhibited at the table, promoting proper chewing, and setting a time limit for food consumption, among others, will be the foundation of eating habits.
- Using some foods and mainly sweets as rewards is not advisable, as they fall outside the rules; this can lead the child to develop a marked preference for these foods, associating them with positive actions and behaviors in front of their parents.

Healthy Cooking Recipes for Kids Here we leave you a list of very healthy recipes to prepare at home so that your children consume nutritious and delicious foods. Take note. (we recommend clicking on the recipe title to see more details) Homemade Granola Granola is an energy-packed breakfast thanks to oats, nuts, and fruits. This granola recipe will provide you with the tools to make it at home. Dry Noodle Soup Dry noodle soup is a dish that is very popular in Mexico and presented this way looks very elegant. Cucumber Salad Salad of thin slices of cucumber in rice vinegar.

Filet Sol a la Molinera

My favorite fish recipe with mushroom and lemon sauce from when I was a child. The key to success is using canned mushrooms! Try it, this fish recipe will delight even the kids.

Pear and Zucchini Soup Tasty zucchini, carrot, and potato soup with a surprising flavor. The pear adds a delicious taste. Mango and Yogurt Cups This recipe is very tasty and super easy. Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese Scrambled eggs are a delicious dish to start the day, and everyone always enjoys them. This recipe has a new touch of cream cheese that gives it a delicious flavor and consistency. Carrot Pancakes This homemade pancake recipe includes grated carrot (like in a carrot cake).