How Do Teenagers Eat And What Is The Threat?

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Is Teenage Eating Suffering for Parents?

Oh, these teenagers. They know everything, they have their own opinion on everything. This can lead to frequent conflicts between "fathers and children", and relationships with peers are not always perfect. And, as a rule, all emotional outbursts are associated primarily with the physical changes of the child. He's growing up. This difficult period begins after 11 years. Therefore, parents should be ready to help in the formation of the child and his adaptation to adult life.

Each child is unique, and so is his development. Some children are more active and know exactly what they want and, without turning away, go to their goal. Such, as a rule, study easily. They have their own circle of friends, where they are supported. They also find it surprisingly easy to find a common language with parents and adults.

Other children are more dreamy and vulnerable. They withdraw into themselves and because of this, frequent conflicts can arise. Therefore, such adolescents need a special approach.

That said, no matter what emotional type your child is, the likelihood that he or she will begin to eat improperly in adolescence is very high. Why?

First, the child eats outside the home most of the time.

Secondly, it is in the period from 11 to 14 years old that it is difficult for children to refuse “tasty”, when all his peers are devouring it with such joy.

Thirdly, by this age, many children have already formed their own not always correct preferences in food, with which it is not easy for parents to fight.

And where there is an unhealthy diet, there are problems with the intestines, for example, constipation. But before we move on to the problem of constipation, let's understand what is malnutrition.

1. Imbalance in the diet. As a rule, this is a meager breakfast or no breakfast, a light lunch and a very hearty dinner. Remember the saying: "eat breakfast yourself, share lunch with a friend, give dinner to the enemy"? This is how your child should try to eat.

2. Little water. Adequate water throughout the day ensures that food is better absorbed, which in turn reduces the risk of constipation. The only question is how to explain this to a child who loves not water, but soda? Try to come to the solution of this problem from the other side. For example, to captivate the child with sports. After all, active physical activity is unthinkable without a lot of water. This will create a healthy habit for your teenager.

3. Fast food. This is the real scourge of all teenagers. The wonderful appearance of such food, its bright taste, speed, and how many attractive advertisements are around that say “take and eat me”! Well, how can you refuse?

4. Lots of sweets. Cakes, cookies, pastries, buns, chocolates, sweets, gummies. The list is endless. And every teenager wants to try all this variety of sweets both himself and with friends.

5. Lack of healthy foods in the diet. Perhaps the most difficult thing for all parents is to instill in their child a love of healthy food. Broccoli, beets, carrots, herbs. To feed a modern teenager with this is simply unrealistic. Therefore, what tricks parents do not have to go to in order to include at least some useful products in the nutrition of their children.

As a result, adolescents may develop constipation as a consequence of such malnutrition.

According to statistics, the incidence of constipation in children of different age groups in Russia ranges from 41–56% (more often in children of senior school age - 56%). Despite the fact that a child from 3 years old should walk "on a large scale" normally from 3 to 14 times a week. [1]

For isolated cases of constipation, there are special situational laxatives, but carefully read the instructions before using. such funds have a number of contraindications. If constipation is prolonged, it is better to seek the help of laxatives. Pediatricians prefer oral osmotic laxatives (which draw water into the intestines). [2]

One of the drugs in this group is Forlax. What are the features of its action?

1.

Forlax has a physiological principle of action [3]. This means that it helps the child cope with constipation exactly as his own intestines would under ideal conditions. The active substance retains water molecules, conducts them through the gastrointestinal tract and delivers to the place of accumulation of too dehydrated feces. The water delivered by the drug softens the intestinal contents and increases its volume. After that, the child's intestines do all the work themselves.

2.

Forlax has the ability to learn the intestines of adolescents [4]. It allows the intestines to literally "learn" to work properly without the need for constant laxatives. As a result, the positive effect of using the drug can last up to 6 months, depending on the duration of administration [4]!

3.

Forlax - long-term product for optimal effect. Its active ingredient (macrogol) is not absorbed into the bloodstream and does not have an irritating (and even more so stimulating) effect on the intestinal walls. Forlax children can be taken for a long time - up to 3 months [5].

4.

Forlax has a simple and understandable intake scheme, in which it is difficult to make a mistake, since the dosages are calculated in advance by specialists for a child of any age.

Let your child grow up without problems with the intestines, and if they arise, such modern laxatives as Forlax will come to the rescue. Any mother's advice that no matter how old their children are, in some things they always remain children.

Powder for preparation of oral solution Forlax® 4g, LS-002549 from 23.08.2010

Powder for preparation of oral solution Forlax® 10g, RU No. P No. 014670/01 dated 17.11.2008

[1] … Zakharova I. N. Pediatrician: Russian and international recommendations for the management of children with constipation // Questions of modern pediatrics: Scientific and practical journal of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia. - 2014. - v. 13, No. 1.

[2] … Erdes S. I. Modern protocols for the management of children with constipation and the experience of using an osmotic laxative (PEG 4000) // Questions of modern pediatrics: Scientific and practical journal of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia. - 2014. - v. 13, No. 4.

[3] … Baranskaya E. K. Experience in the use of modern laxatives in the treatment of functional constipation in adults // RZhGGK. 2010. No. 5.

[4] … Eremeeva A. V. Experience of using an osmotic laxative (polyethylene glycol 4000) in the treatment of chronic constipation in children // Questions of modern pediatrics: Scientific and practical journal of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia. - 2013. - vol. 12, No. 4. - S. 172-175.

[5] … Instructions for the medical use of Forlax

As an advertisement. RUS. FRL.03032016 There are contraindications, before use it is necessary to read the instructions or consult a doctor.

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