Australia treats obese children according to new methods

In an effort to prevent an epidemic of obesity in the country, a group of Australian doctors have adopted new treatments through a program that targets not only overweight children but also small families.

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According to a reporter in Sydney, Westmead Hospital is testing a new method of using physical and psychological therapy to treat obesity.

The highlight of the Westmead program is seven activities, called 'Super-Seven' , including breakfast, getting enough time, drinking water, practicing one hour a day, watching TV or using computers Two hours a day, families do not watch TV while having dinner and watching weight.

This program is applicable to families who want to lose weight, with meals designed for each family.

According to experts, this measure is necessary because it is very difficult for families to change their diet or dietary habits. Therefore, effective treatment of obesity must have cooperation from the whole family.

Psychologically, treatment for obese children and children is completely different. Experts emphasize that obese children are different from their peers at some point, like not feeling happy, not confident.

Children often face psychosocial challenges and are at risk for certain mental illnesses. This is a combined disease between early puberty, difficulty sleeping, obesity and depression.

Some children and children participating in the study weigh up to 150kg and have chronic health problems such as liver disease and diabetes.

In Australia, 5-8% of school-aged children are obese, 25% are overweight or obese and 1-2% are severely obese.