How To Treat Childhood Obesity

Encourage Physical Activities

Physical activity, or lack thereof, is nearly as important as nutrition when it comes to childhood obesity. As mentioned during the section about modifying eating habits, weight is based upon calories consumed versus calories burned. Every physical movement burns some number of calories. It is typical for an obese child to refuse any extra physical activity outside of everyday movements. There are a few things parents can do to encourage physical activities. If the child feels as though they will be left out, such as if the whole family or a group of friends are partaking, they have a higher chance of taking part in the activity themselves. This can include going to the park, walking, or taking part in fitness classes.

Continue reading to learn about what to do with television and video games to fight against childhood obesity.