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What is the treatment for childhood obesity?

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My daughter is 10 years old. She is restless and not doing her activities promptly. She looks obese and is not taking interest in controlling her weight. I think that she is suffering from childhood obesity. What are the recommended dietary changes that can be done to promote a healthy weight in children? What is the optimal amount and type of physical activity for a child of 10 years to have weight management? How can we implement better behavior changes related to eating habits and physical activity at home?
Welcome to icliniq, Today's generation getting more obese as compared to the old generation due to massive changes in lifestyle, which is more over a sedentary lifestyle. Kind of food choice are made now it's full of preservatives and sugar or salt loaded consuming high carbs leads to high sugar levels in blood, which leads to a faster deposition of fats in the body, and it leads to obesity due to which metabolic disorders like diabetes,high cholesterol , hypertension, and PCOS. it's concern for young kids as it can keep to diabetes or cholesterol etc. First, you need to check his body mass index, which will let you understand his obesity stage. Our current weight is defined by your current diet and activity.Which is 70 % from diet and 30 % from exercise. For customized diet plan need more detail like height weight age medical issue etc but I can help you with quick tip Dont's - 1. Sodas and sweet drinks like aerated drinks , tetra pack fruit juices are to be avoided in the diet because they are high in carbs, which increase blood sugar. Also, their high fructose content has been linked to insulin resistance and an increased risk of obesity, fatty liver and other diseases. 2. Refined carbs like white bread, pasta and rice are low in fiber and they are high in glycemic index. This combination can result in high blood sugar levels. 3. Fruit-flavored yogurts are usually low in fat but high in sugar 4. Breakfast cereals like cornflakes , sugar coated muesli , sugar coated wheat flakes. 5. Honey, maple syrup , jaggery , sugar 6. Packaged snacks are typically highly processed foods made from refined flour that can quickly raise your blood sugar levels so weight gain 7. Fruits like banana , chikoo, mangoes , dates , munakka and raisins (Kismis) are high in glycemic index as well as Load thus need to be avoided 8. Starchy vegetables needs to be avoided like potatoes , Yam (Zimikand) ,Colocaisa ( Arbi) , Beetroot ,Squash ,Corn , Sweet potatoes 9. Eat less salt (use less salt in cooking, replace salt with other herbs and spices, cut out commercial soups and gravies which have a very high salt content, use a salt substitute) instead 1.Balanced carbohydrate intake throughout the day . 2.Do not skip meals. Try not to let more than four to five hours go between meals/snacks to maintain stable blood sugars and diminish extreme hunger. 3.Gradually increase intake of high fiber carbohydrate foods. 4. Physical activity is very important. Go for at least 20 minutes of walk on daily basis. Foods to include 5.High Fiber carbohydrate foods include: whole grain breads; whole wheat pasta, brown rice, high fiber cereals, oats, barley,legumes (peas, beans and lentils), corn, bran, seeds, nuts; fresh and vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, apple, pear. 6. Emphasise lean protein foods at 15 to 20% of total calories. Try to include protein with most meals and snacks. Include more of dal, legumes, chicken, fish and low fat dairy products 7.Consume about 25 to 30% of calories as fat – emphasising low saturated fat foods and increased monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acid food choices. 8.Monounsaturated fat containing food choices include: avocado, olive oils; olives, nuts such as almonds.

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Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara
Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

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