How to prevent childhood obesity?

Patient's question:

Patient Information: Female, 26 years old, Qingdao, Shandong Province
Condition Description (onset time, main symptoms, etc.): There are too many obese children now, which is a bit frightening. I want to know how to prevent childhood obesity?

Doctor's answer:

Dietary control primarily involves restricting food intake. By limiting food intake, the goal is to achieve weight loss while ensuring the normal growth and development of the child.
4.2 Increase physical activity Obese children should increase their daily physical activity, forming the habit of exercising from a young age. Initially, start with low-intensity activities and gradually increase the amount and duration of exercise. In the early stages, avoid strenuous activities to prevent increased appetite. Common exercises include: jogging for 30 minutes after meals, climbing stairs, jumping rope, playing ball games, using treadmills, or swimming. The key is to ensure the body can tolerate the activity, and anaerobic exercise is not recommended.
4.3 Behavioral therapy Teach children and parents behavioral management methods. Older children should learn to self-monitor, record daily weight, activity levels, food intake, and environmental influencing factors, and regularly summarize the results. Parents should help children evaluate the progress of treatment and establish healthy eating habits.