Parents should limit the amount of time their children can sit in front of the television and computer. A child sitting in front of the television burns approximately 33 calories an hour, whereas a child standing burns 66 calories an hour. When playing a vigorous game like tag, a child burns 360 calories an hour. Therefore, physical activity is an important component in the prevention and control of obesity. In summary, overweight children need to eat a variety of nutritious foods and to exercise regularly to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.
Parents have a major impact on their children's eating and physical activity.
Therefore, a family's lifestyle, support, and cooperation play a major role in the weight-loss success in childhood. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.