CHILDHOOD OBESITY 3
Weight loss should be evident with maximum health maintenance
Planning and implementation
Review the cause for obesity so as to identify choice of intervention
Review the daily food diary of the patient. For example, examine the types of foods and the
amount of food as well as eating habits. This step offers the individual an opportunity of
focusing on the realistic picture of the amount of food taken and the corresponding diet (In
Harlan, 2015).
Use learning theory to discuss the patient emotions and events that associated with eating. The
step is important in identifying when the patient eats to satisfy an emotional need instead of
physiological hunger.
An eating plan should then be formulated together with the patient, sung the knowledge of
height, age, gender, energy and nutrient required. Even though there is no basis for
recommending a diet, a proper diet for reducing ought to comprise of all the major food groups
focusing on intakes of low-fats and enough intake of proteins to prevent lean muscle mass loss
(In Harlan, 2015).
By use of learning theory, it advised stressing to the parents on the importance of avoiding fad
diets. Removing the components needed could result in imbalances like reducing carbohydrates
excessively can cause fatigue, weakness, and metabolic acidosis, and therefore, interfering with
the program of losing weight (Pender, Murdaugh & Parsons, 2015).
Determine the current level of activity and plan an exercise program that is progressive and
tailored to the goals and choices of an individual. Exercise is important as it further the loss of
weight by lowering appetite, toning muscles, increasing energy and creating a sense of wellbeing
(Pender, Murdaugh & Parsons, 2015).
