An Approach to Overcoming Child Obesity

Although the authorities and other stakeholders have come up with measures to fight obesity, I contemplate that the struggle has not been won yet. I believe that the upward push in a number of people that are affected by obesity stems from the lack of commitment to fighting the condition. There is no one way in which the war in opposition to obesity can be won as it requires a multi-strategy approach.

One of the ways I discover that the war against obesity can be gained is by the government, schools, health care professionals and parents working together. I think that this strategy is effective when addressing the trouble of childhood obesity as it brings together different stakeholders who can work together for the interest of the child who is obese. Additionally, winning the war against obesity also requires each person to take responsibility for their actions. We need to be responsible for what we eat; we should eat healthy foods and reduce, or avoid the consumption of fast foods. I find that healthy foods include whole grains, fruits as well as vegetables, while the unhealthy foods that one can limit their intake include refined grains, sugary drinks, and red meat.

Additionally, the war can also be won by encouraging people to know their body mass index. I believe that this will go a long way in ensuring that people who risk of being obese take preventive measures. Moreover, people also need to be encouraged to reduce the amount they spend watching television and engage more in physical exercises. Furthermore, people should also be encouraged to improve their sleeping patterns so that their body can find more time to rest. The other effective strategy is to reduce stress, as this will only increase one’s weight.