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The article is expertly consulted by Assoc. Dr. Dr. Huynh Thoai Loan - Head of Pediatrics - Neonatology Department, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital. Uncle is one of the experts in Pediatrics - Neonatology in Ho Chi Minh City with nearly 30 years of experience in examining and treating diseases of pediatric endocrinology, pediatric kidney and other Pediatric - Neonatal issues.Children's height, weight and growth are always a concern of parents. A overweight baby probably won't grow up to be an overweight child, but an obese child often grows up to be an obese adult.
1. What is childhood obesity?
The height, weight, development of the child, especially the problem of obesity, always need to be taken care of in order for the child to be healthy.
Parents can track their child's development through the growth chart. Looking at the growth chart, parents can see the growth trend of their child compared to other children of the same age. According to the growth chart of the World Health Organization (WHO), if the child's height and weight is greater than the 98th percentile, the child has a large weight for height.
Parents should note, in the child's diet, a sufficient amount of fat is needed to be able to develop comprehensively. Weight loss by limiting calories is not recommended for children 2 years of age or younger.
However, excess fat and energy is also a concern. One obvious example is that if a child is too overweight, they will be slow to roll, crawl and walk - important processes in a child's physical and mental development.
2. How to calculate obesity in children
How to calculate the obesity index based on the BMI calculated from the child's weight and height.
BMI = Weight (kg) / [Height (m)] 2
Where: BMI is body mass index.
If BMI < 18.5: Child is underweight. If 18.5 ≤ BMI < 25: The child's weight is normal. If 25 ≤ BMI < 30: The child is overweight. If 30 ≤ BMI < 35: The child is obese grade I. If 35 ≤ BMI < 40: The child is obese grade II. If 40 ≤ BMI < 50: The child is obese grade III. If BMI ≥ 50: Grade IV super-obesity.
Siêu béo phì cấp độ IV ở trẻ
3. How to avoid childhood obesity?
Every parent cares about their child's development. To avoid obesity, maintain a reasonable weight in children, parents can refer to:
3.1 Monitoring the mother's weight during pregnancy During pregnancy, if the mother gains too much weight, increases the risk of a baby's weight gain at birth. Studies have also found that if a child is born with a high birth weight, the risk of obesity in later life also increases.
3.2 Breastfeeding Some studies suggest that breastfeeding may reduce the risk of childhood obesity later in life.
3.3 Limit sugary drinks Fruit juices are not a necessary part of a baby's diet. When your baby begins to eat solid foods, it is advisable to let them absorb nutrients from fresh fruits and vegetables.
3.4 When the baby is fussy, don't feed immediately Parents should not form the default habit that every time a baby cries, the baby is hungry and gives milk to the child. Or the baby refuses to eat but still tries to force it to eat, let him eat whenever he feels most comfortable.
3.5 Limit TV Use The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television use by children 2 years of age and younger. The more television a child watches, the greater the risk of obesity in children.
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Article referenced source: mayoclinic.org
