Seek help from the Goodwill Clinic Obesity is the most important 7 ways to lose weight

The health needs of teenagers are becoming increasingly diversified. According to statistics from the "Youth Friendly Clinic" of National Cheng Kung University Hospital, obesity is the most concerning health need for teenagers in Tainan, followed by acne, parent-child conflicts, psychological and mental problems, and sexual behavior. However, less than half of them actually seek help from medical institutions, and the main sources of health consultation are mass media and the Internet, far exceeding parents and friends.

Obesity is the most concerning health need among adolescents, but less than half of them actually seek help from medical institutions.

Dr. Tsai Meng-che of the Department of Pediatrics at National Cheng Kung University Hospital pointed out that the health needs of adolescents are often overlooked. National Cheng Kung University Hospital once collaborated with the Taiwan Pediatric Association to conduct a large-scale questionnaire study on the health needs of more than 5,000 adolescents in Tainan. The results found that the issues that adolescents are most concerned about are body shape, acne, nutrition, and sexual behavior; and the proportion of adolescent health knowledge that mainly comes from mass media and the Internet has surpassed that of parents, school teachers, classmates, health centers, medical institutions, and siblings.

It is worth noting that National Cheng Kung University Hospital established a youth-friendly clinic in August last year, and has received more than 50 cases so far. The most common problem among those seeking treatment is obesity, followed by parent-child conflict, psychological and mental health, pregnancy and other issues. This is consistent with the statistics of other hospitals that have established youth clinics for more than three years. Some young girls also came to the hospital to receive cervical vaccinations, and the hospital also took the opportunity to provide health education. It is obvious that the problems commonly faced by young people are similar.

[7 tips for teenagers to lose weight]:

1.3 Normal meals: The most effective and fundamental method is to start with three meals a day, especially breakfast. For students in their schooling stage, this can maintain a stable glucose level in the body and allow them to concentrate on their studies. Skipping meals for fear of gaining weight may not necessarily help you lose weight effectively, because snacks between meals may actually have higher calories and less nutrition.

2. Key points of the main meal: Each meal must be accompanied by a bowl of vegetables, which not only provides sufficient fiber but also balances the calories of the meal.

3. Drink plenty of water: The best source of thirst quenching for teenagers is boiled water. Sufficient water can maintain the normal functioning of the human body. If you really want to drink beverages, you can order sugar-free tea and try not to develop a habit of drinking sweet drinks.

4. Dairy product intake: If you are hungry, the best snack can be changed to low-fat milk. It is recommended to drink two glasses of low-fat milk every day. If your child is not used to it at first, parents can also make more changes. For example: fresh fruit with milk, yogurt, or cheese.

5. Eat more fruits: Parents can prepare fruits at any time and let children develop the habit of eating fruits when they are hungry. They can replace fried foods such as fried chicken and potato chips, etc., and gradually correct the fast food eating behavior.

6. Exercise therapy: The best way for teenagers to lose weight is to combine exercise, because the metabolic rate at this age will make weight loss faster and more effective, and is better for the development of cardiopulmonary function. The most effective exercise for weight loss is to exercise with peers, such as playing ball or running.

7. Behavioral adjustment: In addition to physical treatment, attention should also be paid to psychological adjustment in the treatment of adolescent obesity. If we can address both the body and mind at the same time, there will be better weight loss results.