What Is Children's Obesity
There are fundamentally two types of obesity. These are simple obesity arising from lifestyle and obesity caused by endocrine and genetic disorders. Obesity due to an endocrine or genetic disease is a rare condition. In 95% of children, obesity occurs due to an imbalance between the calories consumed and the calories expended. Our body expends energy for daily activities such as walking, running, speaking, digesting the food we eat, breathing, and maintaining body temperature.
Obesity Treatment at Liv Hospital
Liv Hospital Ulus Pediatric Obesity Clinic prioritizes the assessment of children by a specialist physician to determine whether there is an underlying medical condition causing obesity and to investigate the health problems associated with obesity. If a hormonal-metabolic issue is identified, its treatment takes precedence. For children with simple obesity, the focus is on reorganizing nutrition and lifestyle (balanced diet, regular physical activity, and increased daily movement).
Obesity Treatment Procedures
If obesity has already developed, a multifaceted approach is necessary for its treatment. Liv Hospital Ulus Pediatric Obesity Clinic begins by assessing the child through a specialist physician to determine whether there is an underlying medical condition contributing to obesity and to investigate the health problems associated with it. If a hormonal or metabolic issue is identified, its treatment becomes a priority. For children with simple obesity, the focus is on reorganizing nutrition and lifestyle (balanced diet, regular physical activity, and increased daily movement). Due to the ongoing growth of children, unlike adults, diet models designed for adults, which excessively restrict calorie intake, are not suitable during childhood. Limiting calorie intake can hinder a child's growth. In Liv Hospital Ulus Pediatric Obesity Clinic, a nutrition plan is always created under the supervision of a specialist physician in a manner suitable for the child's age and gender, and the child's growth and development are regularly monitored.
Activity Increase
At Liv Hospital Ulus Pediatric Obesity Clinic, another crucial aspect of the implemented treatment is the increase in physical activity. In the treatment of overweight children, it is recommended that, in addition to daily routine activities, they engage in at least half an hour of moderate-intensity activity (which can include structured exercises or recreational activities), regular sports activities on weekends, and walking.