layoutThe status and causes of obesity in children and adolescents
< span>Overweight and obesity have become the main disease burden at present, and the overweight and obesity rate is rising rapidly in almost all countries and regions and all age groups, especially among children and adolescents.
The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has increased over the past 30 years More than doubled, and the number of adolescents more than tripled;“Report on Nutrition and Chronic Diseases of Chinese Residents (2020)” shows that under the age of 6 in my country Infants and young children, The rates of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents aged 6-17 were 10.4% and 19.0%, respectively. Overweight and obesity have become an important public health problem that threatens the physical and mental health of children and adolescents in my country.
Obesity also causes psychological problems in children and adolescents. Compared with normal-weight children, overweight and obese children are inflexible in activities, appear bloated and clumsy, and are often rejected by classmates in group activities. They are reluctant to participate in group activities for fear of being ridiculed by their classmates. , low self-esteem, withdrawal, dependence on the psychological and behavioral barriers.
Preventing obesity in children and adolescents
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encouraging strengthening Physical exercise, moredooutdoors span>events
cultivation Children’s habit of participating in various physical activities and labor, should be according to children’s physical characteristics, pay attention to safety and fun, so that children can persevere< /span>. Parents should play an exemplary role, accompany their childrenexercise, choose such as morning running, skipping rope, swimming, kicking Systemic aerobic exercise such as balls, at least exercise5 days a week, try to choose afternoon or evening exercise time, Let children find fun in activities and reduce boredom.
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strong span>Strengthen family health education work
The role of family in the prevention and control of obesity in children and adolescents is very important. Parents need tounderstand certain health and nutrition knowledge, such as calorie calories and nutrient content of different foods span>. Leading by example, can demonstrate, and guidechildren to eat healthy meals in their stomachs. Give ChildrenProvide a relaxed and healthy family atmosphere and a healthy lifestyle, and encourage children to participate in sports.
>School Health Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the Central Health Supervision Institute
Editor:Central Health Education Institute