CHILDHOOD OBESITY

RESOURCES


BMI Calculation

Family Activity Plan

Sample Treatment Program

Prevention

The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete and physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health at any size should be the goal of childhood obesity prevention programs. Therefore the program should be health focused not weight focused and include aspect of the whole person physically, socially and mentally.
As the child learns from others in the family unit, therefore obesity prevention should have a family focus not an individual focus.

Tips for Creating Healthy Eating Habits and Active Lifestyle
  • Don�t force a child to eat if they are not hungry
  • Don�t use food as a reward
  • Limit the consumption of fast food
  • Limit T.V. watching as well as the use of video games and computers
  • Encourage active play
  • Keep fruit and vegetables on hand
  • Set the example

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