Question
How to Prevent Child Obesity?
Answer
Dietary control involves both limiting food intake and ensuring that the normal growth and development of children are maintained while achieving weight loss goals. For children who are overweight, it is recommended to increase physical activity daily, develop a habit, and start with low-intensity activities before gradually increasing both the intensity and duration of exercise. Early activities should avoid severe movements to prevent increased appetite. Common exercises can include a 30-minute slow jog or climbing stairs after each meal, skipping rope, playing sports, running on a treadmill, or swimming. The key is to ensure the body can tolerate the activity, and anaerobic exercises are not encouraged. Behavioral therapy teaches children and parents how to manage behavior. Older children should learn to self-monitor, record daily weight, activities, food intake, and environmental influences, and regularly summarize their progress. Parents should help evaluate the implementation of the treatment and establish a good diet and…