During the National Day Golden Week holiday, "Little Fat Dun" Pengpeng (pseudonym) was particularly happy, Her mother, Ms. Chen, began to worry: Every holiday, putting on three pounds means our child. I feel that Pengpeng's growth has been slow in the past two years, but his weight has risen sharply, which has worried me a bit. The other day, I took the child to the hospital for a physical examination and found that he is 130 centimeters tall and weighs 37 kilograms, which is already overweight according to the standards of a 9-year-old child. Fortunately, other indicators are still within the standard range, but the doctor reminds us to control the child appropriately Eat a healthy diet and strengthen outdoor activities Ms. Chen's concerns are not unique. She is afraid that her child may not grow, may not have enough to eat, or may suffer from malnutrition... There are not a few parents who take their children to seek medical attention due to these issues. Zhang Mingying, Deputy Chief Physician of the Endocrinology Department of Tianjin Children's Hospital, told reporters: "Obesity poses a great threat to children and can bring various complications. However, it is gratifying that parents' attention to their children's obesity has increased significantly, and the number of parents who voluntarily bring their children to outpatient clinics due to their obesity has significantly increased in recent years The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the adolescent population is increasing rapidly, becoming a serious public health problem that poses a threat to residents' health. According to the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)", the overweight and obesity rate of children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 is as high as 19.0%, which means that about one in five children and adolescents is overweight and obese, and there may even be a phenomenon of "height cannot surpass weight". This ratio is enough to raise the alarm of the whole society and every family. However, there are still many cognitive misconceptions that need to be overcome to avoid the increasing number of "little chubby people". Myth 1: It's okay for a child to be overweight. "It's okay for a child to be overweight, and as they grow up, they will naturally lose weight." This is a phrase that too many parents, especially those of the next generation, often say. Pengpeng weighed 6 pounds at birth, which is a very standard newborn weight and has a particularly good appetite. Since infancy, his appetite has been larger than other children. Ms. Chen said that eating for children has never been a problem at home. Elders who take their children out to play are most proud of Pengpeng's ability to eat without worrying about others. When discussing this topic, other parents are envious. That's why, Under the influence of her family, Ms. Chen has always maintained a laissez faire attitude towards Peng Peng's good appetite: "My mother always says that it's rare for a child to eat so well, and you always control what they do. When the child goes to school, as they grow older, they will naturally lose weight. However, the child is now in third grade, and the height of the boys in the class has always been average or lower. Not only is it serious about picky eating, but the appetite is also about the same as adults," Ms. Chen introduced, Pengpeng is a "carnivorous animal" that hardly eats vegetables. In order for him to eat some vegetables, he had to make dumplings. Compared to his continuously increasing appetite, Pengpeng has been using electronic devices since he started school. He no longer likes to go out and play, holding onto his tablet whenever he has time, resulting in less and less activity. Can "Little Fat Dun" naturally lose weight when he grows up? Dr. Zhang Mingying told reporters that childhood and adolescent obesity can be divided into three different types: mild, moderate, and severe obesity
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