Prevention Strategies and Guidelines to Manage Obesity in Children and Young People

Autor: Khetam Al-Awamreh, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Sami Aloush, Intima Alrimawi, Mohammad Al Qadire, Mohammad Suliman, Manar Al-Azzam, Omar Khraisat, Moawiah Khatatbeh, Mohammed ALBashtawy
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: International Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 7, Iss 9, Pp 10043-10047 (2019)
ISSN: 2345-5055
2345-5047
Popis: Obesity in children and young people is a significant public health issue. It can be associated with adverse health, economic and social implications. It is argued that preventing obesity needs adaptation to a healthy lifestyle, which includes behavioral modification, reduction in sedentary behavior, changes in nutrition, managing stress and increased physical activity. Families, healthcare professionals, school nurses, policy makers, researchers, and the community share responsibilities to prevent and manage obesity in children and young people.
Databáze: OpenAIRE