Aims for Paed Wt Mgt
Health behaviours
Focus on changes in health behaviours that influence wt - dietary behaviours and PA
Environment
Importance of parental involvement
Importance of role modelling
Weight
Focus on wt maintenance during growth as it will allow for a steady decline in BMI
Wt loss not recommended for most children and adolescents
Wt maintenance also prevents adverse effects in those who have not completed their pubertal growth spurt
Wt loss should be limited to post puberty for obese adolescents
AGHE Education
Use practical examples - show how AGHE fits into a usual day for a child
Educate on disc foods and how to dec intake
Structured meal and snack times and no grazing
Educate on food groups, portion sizes and guides to number of serves
Inclusion of regular treats
Appropriate fluids
Education on practical strategies
Healthier take-away options
Shopping advice
Reading food labels
Families need examples, options, support and education
PA guidelines
Provide examples/options of what families can do in place of watching TV
No more than 2 hrs screen time
Min 60mins mod-vigourous intensity PA daily