It is essential to control growth during childhood to avoid eating disorders in the future

Monitor growth during childhood and adolescence, as well as Adequate nutrition and nutrition It is essential to prevent eating disorders such as obesity and anorexia, says the endocrinologist at the pediatric hospital of Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), Ana Laura López.

"The ideal is to introduce a diet containing foods from all groups such as meat, legumes, legumes and high iron content in order to avoid complications such as anemiaHe explained, and he warned that good nutrition is essential to ensure physical development and hormonal functions during childhood and adolescence.

In fact, says the specialist, the accelerated weight gain during childhood This can lead to premature puberty, due to the secretion of hormones.

"The brain detects critical mbad, causing it to be sent hormones wing gland pituitary so that the uterus and ovary begin to develop, resulting in the first menstruation that should not occur before the age of 11, "he said.

Similarly, he said, anorexia or anemia, which unfortunately affects women every time at the youngest and even the girls, can lead to amenorrhea, which is characterized by the absence of menstruation due to the low hormonal productivity.

However, he added that the Overweight and the L & # 39; obesity they remain an important epidemic, even more than the low weight of the pediatric population.