Say no to obesity from an early age: parents should buy less junk food

The problem of childhood obesity in China is becoming increasingly serious. Due to childhood obesity, the proportion of obesity in adulthood is quite high. According to research, nearly 80% of adolescent obesity will develop into adult obesity, which is likely to cause chronic diseases. Doctors advise parents to reduce the purchase of junk food and provide more healthy diets suitable for children. If necessary, parents can accompany their obese children to seek professional medical assistance in order to achieve the maximum weight loss effect.

The problem of childhood obesity is becoming increasingly serious, among which "poor eating habits" and "lack of physical activity" are the most widely discussed environmental factors.

Dr. Shen Yongxuan from the spa weight loss center of Ruan General Hospital pointed out that the main causes of childhood obesity are genetic and environmental factors, among which "poor eating habits" and "lack of physical activity" are the most widely discussed environmental factors. The Department of Health's survey results found that the eating habits of school children in our country are not ideal. Not only do they consume more calories than the recommended amount, but they also have problems such as too much protein and fat, insufficient intake of sugar and dietary fiber, and calcium and iron intake that do not meet the recommended amounts. At the same time, children have a preference for drinking high-calorie, high-sugar beverages.

In terms of physical activity, the number of hours of physical education classes in elementary and junior high schools, or the number of physical education credits in high schools are significantly lower than those in major countries, and the rate of teenagers participating in sports clubs in school or in their daily physical activity is also relatively low. The above reasons show that the rising prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in China is not surprising.

In order to curb childhood obesity, countries in Europe and the United States have all taken relevant measures. For example, in terms of diet, the British government plans to introduce a policy to ban television channels from broadcasting any "junk food" advertisements to prevent junk food advertisements from affecting children's eating habits. In terms of physical activity, the U.S. National Health Goals for 2010 will list increasing physical activity among children and adolescents as one of its key goals.

Dr. Shen Yongxuan emphasized that the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in the country remains high. In addition to relying on government policies, it also requires the cooperation of schools and families. Schools must implement physical activities, encourage students to join sports clubs and participate in extracurricular leisure sports, and create a healthy eating environment.

In addition, parents' attitudes will also affect children's eating habits. It is recommended that parents should try to reduce the purchase of junk food and provide more healthy diets suitable for children. If necessary, parents can accompany their obese children to seek professional medical assistance in order to achieve the maximum weight loss effect.