How to address childhood obesity and encourage kids to be active?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My daughter is eight years old. She looks obese and is not always active. How to make my kid active? I am eager to learn more about effective strategies for preventing and managing childhood obesity. Kindly tell me some tips to make my kid active.

Please help.

Answered by Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

Low metabolism genetically leads to weight gain. Spending time on screen makes them inactive.

1. Give a timeline for each task for a day like eating and playing.

2. Indulge in role play and invest in educational toys.

3. You need to build her health and stamina with a proper diet and small health goals.

I suggest you follow the guidelines mentioned below.

1) Increase the quantities of the food gradually.

2) Eat more frequently at every interval of two hours.

3) Make every snack more nutrient-dense like the inclusion of nuts and fruits.

4) Make every drink count. Include milkshakes, freshly prepared thick fruit juices, and smoothies.

5) Add more extras to the foods.

6) Add healthy unsaturated fats.

7) Include protein sources in every meal.

8) Eat lean protein with every meal.

9) Eat unprocessed carbohydrates.

10) Eat good fats with every meal.

11) Eat fruits and vegetables every day.

Also, check for her complete blood count. Identify her stress factors and try to change her lifestyle.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 19, 2024
Reviewed At April 19, 2024

Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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