Alarming trend: Obesity with elementary school students in the district of Ludwigsburg exploded!

Alarming trend: Obesity with elementary school students in the district of Ludwigsburg exploded!

Bietigheim-Bissingen, Deutschland - The topic of obesity in children is becoming increasingly important-especially in Baden-Württemberg. The overweight of children is rapidly increasing in primary school age, which brings alarming consequences for their health. According to information from Bietigheimer Zeitung is the mental component not to neglect in obesity; Many affected children and adolescents are looking for consolation in an unhealthy nutrition. The Rehabilitation Center Hess in Bietigheim-Bissingen is currently dealing with 14 obese young people, with the psychological aspects of Dr. Christoph Lukas, chief orthopedist of the center, are particularly highlighted.

A central point is the high seating time in class, which is one of the main reasons for the significant increase in overweight children. The AOK data prove a worrying trend: According to Thomas Kauth, an expert in this area, we observe the strongest increase in obesity in primary school. Despite the efforts to integrate regular movement into the everyday life of the children, for example through breaks and nutritional certificates at schools, according to the principal Eva Kohlbach and Doris Engelbrecht from "Healthy School" there is no improvement.

parents as role models

The role model function of the parents plays an important role in nutrition and exercise. It is of great importance that parents are actively involved in the advisory process. In children who are affected by overweight, adaptation of the lifestyle can implement, such as through a balanced diet and more movement-measures that also emphasizes the Austrian health website . Support options by the health insurance companies and pediatricians are urgently required, since less than 1% of the children affected are currently receiving appropriate therapies. There were special courses until 2018, but they were painted. The district office has now set up an information platform to create information and promote free movement offers.

comprehensive approaches necessary

Combating obesity requires an integrative approach that includes nutritional, movement and behavioral therapies. It is important that all measures support the involvement of the parents in order to create a new awareness of healthy lifestyles throughout the family. Such programs should not only be offered on an outpatient basis, but also inpatient to offer those affected the best possible support.

Enlightenment about the health risks of obesity and obesity is urgently necessary. A change process must start in childhood in order to avoid long -term health consequences and to improve the quality of life of the children. The role of parents as role models is essential - after all, they are who can give their children a healthy and active life at an early stage.