Childhood
Obesity
The roots of obesity can be traced
back to childhood. Obesity tends to persist
through life. While most obese infants
will not remain so, they are at increased
risk of becoming obese children. These
children are in turn more likely to become
obese adolescents, who are then very likely
to remain obese as adults. Evaluation
and treatment of obesity in childhood
offers the best hope for preventing the
progression of obesity in future. The
child's level of physical activity should
be assessed, not only for cardiac risk
evaluation, but also to help guide future
treatment. Weight loss goal should be
obtainable and should allow for normal
growth. Goal should initially be small,
so that the child doesn't become overwhelmed
or discourages.
Dietary Management
The child should maintain a food record
(diary) periodically to aid in dietary
assessment. Keep in mind that 3,500 calories
must be eliminated by diet and exercise
to lose one pound of weight.
Attitude Change
Helping
your child to cope with the negative
remarks of others ultimately increasing
self confidence and making the child
feel better about themselves.
Physical Activity
Exercise is necessary to maintain weight
loss and to redistribute body fat into
muscle. It is, therefore, an essential
part of any weight managements program.
Family Involvement
It is Important
to involve the whole family when treating
obesity in children. Effective weight
control program is significantly improved
when the intervention is directly at
the parents as well as the child.
Rochester Wellness has designed a program
to help children that may be at risk
due to their weight condition. After
an initial assessment, Rochester Wellness
will develop a personalized regiments
and goals to help our clients get back
in shape and feeling great about themselves.
Our team will cater to your child to
help the child lead a healthy and fulfilling
lifestyle.
For more information you can call +917
4 394 2257 or 394 2278,
or visit our website or send mail to
info@rochesterwellness.com
