How children lose weight quickly and healthily
The treatment of childhood obesity can be achieved through diet therapy, exercise therapy, behavioral therapy, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, metabolic surgery and other methods. Dietary therapy aims to adjust the diet structure, reduce the intake of high-calorie foods, and increase the proportion of dietary fiber and low-calorie foods. Exercise therapy includes aerobic exercise and strength training, designed to increase metabolic rate and increase muscle mass. Behavioral therapy helps children establish healthy eating and exercise habits through family intervention, psychological counseling, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning can be treated with some traditional Chinese medicines that regulate appetite and promote metabolism. Metabolic surgery is a surgical treatment for patients who are severely obese and have failed to respond to other treatments.
1. Diet therapy Diet therapy achieves weight loss goals by adjusting food types and intake, such as increasing protein and vegetable intake, and reducing high-calorie foods. This method is suitable for children who want to improve their eating habits in daily life to achieve a healthy weight.
2. Exercise therapy Exercise therapy aims to improve metabolic rate and muscle mass, and recommends age-appropriate aerobic exercise and strength training. This method is suitable for children who want to lose weight and promote overall health by increasing physical activity.
3. Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy focuses on changing children's diet and living habits, including establishing regular meal times and reducing snack intake. This method is suitable for children who need psychological support and behavioral intervention to overcome eating disorders.
4. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning traditional Chinese medicine conditioning can regulate the balance of the body. Herbs such as Bupleurum and Coptis can help restore digestive system function. The effect is significant for people with weak physique and problems such as spleen deficiency and dampness leading to obesity.
5. Metabolic surgery Metabolic surgery reduces energy intake by reducing gastric volume or restricting food absorption, such as laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastrointestinal shorting. This surgery is mainly for severely obese children with a BMI of more than 40 or with serious complications. The risk of nutritional deficiency needs to be closely monitored after surgery.
No matter which method you choose to help your child lose weight, parents should make sure they monitor their child's progress and regularly evaluate whether strategies need to be adjusted. At the same time, it is emphasized that developing good sleep habits is crucial to children's overall health, because adequate rest helps control appetite hormone levels, which in turn affects eating behavior.