Insulin

Insulin is the hormone that allows blood sugar to be used by the cells. A side effect of insulin is that it causes fat to be deposited, and it stimulates the brain to produce hunger signals.

The control of insulin by restricting the intake of carbohydrates puts a halt to the cycle of hunger from insulin production. When carbohydrate intake is restricted, the insulin level decreases and the glucagon level increases.

Glucagon is a hormone that causes body fat to be burned and cholesterol to be removed from the arteries.

If carbohydrates are severely restricted, the body goes into a state of ketosis, burning fat with the subsequent production of ketone bodies in the bloodstream. As a result the blood sugar level stabilize; insulin level drops; and because body is burning fat.

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CDC: Balancing Calories: Help Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits

To help your child maintain a healthy weight, balance the calories your child consumes from foods and beverages with the calories your child uses through physical activity and normal growth.

Remember that the goal for overweight and obese children and teens is to reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. Children and teens should NOT be placed on a weight reduction diet without the consultation of a health care provider.

Encourage healthy eating habits.