How to Promote Physical Activity to combat from Obesity?
For many children, low physical activity rather than excessive energy intake is the primary culprit. Management of obesity in children has led to several initiatives. Children are encouraged to play sports. Sports are encouraged by 'catch them young' for enhancing sports skills, as well as, promoting physical activity. There are some tips for counseling to:
1) Skip TV watching once per week.
2) Join a local sport/dance club.
3) Play in school, don't make excuses.
4) Get the family together for a brisk walk in the evening.
5) Must spend at least 60 minutes per day in active sportljogldance, to prevent Overweight.
FAOIWHO 2004 Report on Energy Requirements clearly highlight that recommendations for appropriate levels of physical activity must accompany recommendations for dietary energy intakes for children. There is no direct experimental or epidemiological evidence on the minimal or optimal frequency, duration and intensity of exercise that promotes health and well-being in children, but it has been suggested that children should perform a minimum of 60 minutes per day of moderate-intensity physical activity, which may be carried out in cumulative bouts of ten or more minutes, and which should be supplemented by activities that promote flexibility, muscle strength and increase in bone mass (Boreham and Riddoch, 2001). This can be pursued by promoting walking, climbing stairs or cycling as part of everyday activities, and encouraging participation in games and sports that involve body displacement and a certain degree of physical effort.