Why does my child gain weight?Professor Lee Ji-eun of Ilsan Paik Hospital suggests directions for improving childhood obesity
Professor Lee Ji-eun of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents at Ilsan Paik Hospital at Inje University published an editorial in the official journal of the Korean Society of Obesity that emphasized the necessity of establishing an integrated management system in which families, schools, medical care, and local communities are linked to solve the problem of childhood obesity in Korea.
Based on the 'Parents' Perception, Barriers, and Facilitating Factors for the Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity in Korea' in the same issue, this editorial suggested national and social support measures to narrow the gap between parents' perception and actual behavior.
According to the study, about 90% of parents in Korea were aware of the importance of managing childhood obesity, but the practice rate remained at about 60%, showing a lack of behavior compared to recognition. Parents pointed out ▲ lack of understanding of long-term risks ▲ lack of specific behavioral guidelines ▲ concern about child resistance ▲ limitation of access to professional counseling and programs ▲ economic burden as factors preventing practice. It also cited an accurate diagnostic system, strengthening cooperation between schools and medical institutions, and expanding community-based programs as priorities.
Professor Lee Ji-eun emphasized in an editorial that `Children's obesity is a chronic disease that goes beyond just weight control and affects overall health during the growing season.' `As it is difficult to solve it only with parental interest, joint participation of families, schools, health care systems, and communities is essential.'
Subsequently, "Children's obesity requires long-term management such as nutritional counseling, exercise guidance, and regular examinations, and in this process, the limitations of access to medical care and the economic burden act as the biggest barriers.", he suggested expanding the scope of health insurance coverage, establishing community programs, and strengthening the cooperation system for schools and medical institutions as realistic improvement directions.
Professor Lee Ji-eun also introduced overseas cases. The expansion of Medicaid in the United States has increased access to medical care for vulnerable children and reduced emotional stress, and some adolescents have reported improved BMI. In addition, the SWITCH program in Iowa, USA, is considered a successful model for simultaneously improving physical activity and health habits by linking school education, home environment, and community activities.
Professor Lee Ji-eun emphasized that `Child obesity can no longer be seen as a lifestyle problem of individuals' and"early detection and multidisciplinary intervention are the most effective ways to lower the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood.'
Based on the 'Parents' Perception, Barriers, and Facilitating Factors for the Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity in Korea' in the same issue, this editorial suggested national and social support measures to narrow the gap between parents' perception and actual behavior.
According to the study, about 90% of parents in Korea were aware of the importance of managing childhood obesity, but the practice rate remained at about 60%, showing a lack of behavior compared to recognition. Parents pointed out ▲ lack of understanding of long-term risks ▲ lack of specific behavioral guidelines ▲ concern about child resistance ▲ limitation of access to professional counseling and programs ▲ economic burden as factors preventing practice. It also cited an accurate diagnostic system, strengthening cooperation between schools and medical institutions, and expanding community-based programs as priorities.
Professor Lee Ji-eun emphasized in an editorial that `Children's obesity is a chronic disease that goes beyond just weight control and affects overall health during the growing season.' `As it is difficult to solve it only with parental interest, joint participation of families, schools, health care systems, and communities is essential.'
Subsequently, "Children's obesity requires long-term management such as nutritional counseling, exercise guidance, and regular examinations, and in this process, the limitations of access to medical care and the economic burden act as the biggest barriers.", he suggested expanding the scope of health insurance coverage, establishing community programs, and strengthening the cooperation system for schools and medical institutions as realistic improvement directions.
Professor Lee Ji-eun also introduced overseas cases. The expansion of Medicaid in the United States has increased access to medical care for vulnerable children and reduced emotional stress, and some adolescents have reported improved BMI. In addition, the SWITCH program in Iowa, USA, is considered a successful model for simultaneously improving physical activity and health habits by linking school education, home environment, and community activities.
Professor Lee Ji-eun emphasized that `Child obesity can no longer be seen as a lifestyle problem of individuals' and"early detection and multidisciplinary intervention are the most effective ways to lower the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood.'
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
