JawaPos.comObesity in children is a condition of excess fat accumulation which can cause various diseases. One of them is diabetes.
The potential for children to experience obesity can be quite high if parents are not aware of what their children consume. Prevention of obesity in children can be done by identifying the causes and how to handle them.
Quoted from the Knowledge Channel of FK UGM, Saturday (8/7), the challenge faced in managing obesity is the behavior of people who like to eat salty foods, fatty foods, and sweet foods. In addition, the lack of consumption of vegetables and fruit, as well as lack of physical activity.
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Erna Mulati, Director of Nutrition & KIA at the Indonesian Ministry of Health, said that treating obesity in children can be done in several ways. “First, a comprehensive approach is needed that is supported by various parties in dealing with obesity in children,” said Erna Mulati.
Second, he continued, cooperation with schools is needed to provide healthy food in the school environment. In addition, it is important to provide literacy to parents regarding healthy food.
“It is also necessary to pay attention to the age of the child in dealing with this problem because it is still in its developmental period,” said Erna Mulati in a webinar held by FK UGM.
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In the webinar, which was filled with the Head of the Health Office of the DKI Jakarta Health Office and the Head of the East Kalimantan Health Office, it was conveyed that it is necessary to regulate a balanced nutritional diet, increase physical activity, and reduce sedentary life style. In addition, family support and coordination with health centers, regional health offices and provincial health offices.
2023-07-08 05:30:00
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