What is the treatment of overweight and obesity in children?
Excess weight in a child is not just an aesthetic problem, but primarily a health problem. Weight loss in severely overweight and obese children is an important factor in maintaining health. A healthy diet should therefore be introduced to help achieve this goal. Parents are usually not sure how much their child should eat. Therefore, losing weight in children on their own can sometimes be ineffective and even dangerous.
When to go to a paediatric nutritionist with your child?
When your child is at or above the 75p.centile.
What it looks like therapy and treatment of overweight and obesity in children?
The first point is to complete a questionnaire and a food diary. Therapy is about working and the changes that take place in the whole family. We work with the method of small steps. Patients are given tasks to complete between appointments, the number and intervals between appointments are determined by the therapeutic process plan.
For whom treatment of eating disorders (overweight, obesity)?
For children from 3 to 16 years of age
How long do the classes last?
A single class with a therapist lasts: 45 minutes
How long does the whole therapy take?
The duration of therapy is individually tailored for each patient. Parents also receive instructions for working with their child at home.
How to prepare for a visit?
Complete the questionnaire and food diary you received when you signed up for your appointment.
