Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic, but it is not easy to treat. Now a scheme proven to help children shed pounds by asking them and their families to make numerous lifestyle changes has been adopted across Denmark.
A Danish paediatrician claims his pilot project has made a significant breakthrough in the battle against childhood obesity.
The scheme, in the town of Holbaek, has treated 1,900 patients and helped 70% of them to maintain normal weight by adjusting about 20 elements of their lifestyles.
The way it tackles all aspects of the children’s lives – and those of their families – sets it apart from traditional “small steps” approaches to losing weight.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three children is now overweight and the incidence of obesity amongst adolescents has quadrupled over the past 30 years. Full article
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