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Updated 13/03/2007
Weight management in children and adolescents
Weight gain is controlled by addressing eating habits,
physical activity and inactivity, psychosocial and family issues.
Dietary suggestions include:
 | a balanced, varied diet for the whole family |
| meals at regular times; avoid grazing and TV snacks |
| smaller portions |
| avoid using food/snacks as rewards or treats |
| healthy snacks e.g. fruit instead of sweets, chocolates,
crisps, nuts, biscuits, cakes |
| less energy-dense food e.g. semi-skimmed milk, low
fat spreads |
| whole foods which take time to eat e.g. fruits |
| at least five portions of fruit and
vegetables per day |
| low calorie drinks preferably water |
| grilled, boiled or baked foods without added fat (no
frying) |
Physical activity can include:
| any increase in current activity will help |
| aim for sustainable lifestyle activity e.g. walking,
cycling, using stairs instead of lifts |
| developing an active lifestyle for the whole family |
| walking or cycling to school |
| decrease TV viewing and other sedentary behaviours |
| encourage active play that is enjoyable and activities that
do not cause embarrassment |
Further information
http://www.healthscotland.com/
www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk
www.foodstandards.gov.uk/healthiereating/dailydiet
www.health-for-all-children.co.uk
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The Minster Practice, Lichfield
