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    Obesity in children needs a whole family approach

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    Obesity in children needs a whole family approach Empty Obesity in children needs a whole family approach

    Post by Jan1 Tue Nov 17 2015, 18:38

    From the The Diabetes Diet Blog here

    http://diabetesdietblog.com/2015/11/17/obesity-in-children-needs-a-whole-family-approach/

    "Obesity in children is mainly determined by the parents.  Although single genes only account for 2% of childhood obesity, your chances of being obese are a massive 70% if both parents are affected, 50% if one is affected and only 10% if your parents are not obese.

    Health care researchers have identified the most important messages for the whole family.

    5 fruit and vegetable portions a day

    3 structured meals a day

    2 hours maximum screen time a day

    1 hour minimum exercise a day

    0 sweetened drinks a day

    Success for the child depends on how successful their own parents are in losing weight and keeping it off. The parents must buy into a change in lifestyle or their child will not get a benefit. Eating healthy meals, mainly at home, and avoiding the fast food and snacking culture are important.

    Pre-schoolers and their families are best helped by group classes but for adolescents individual therapy works best.

    Based on BMJ Learning module. Most research is was based in Canada."

    The Diabetes Diet Blog writers Emma Baird and Dr Katharine Morrison details can be seen here

    http://diabetesdietblog.com/about/

    All the best Jan

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