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WHO recommends lifestyle changes over drugs for child obesity

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The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes healthy diet, regular physical activity, and counseling over medication to combat obesity in children and adolescents. They state that lifestyle changes are more effective than relying on drugs.
  • WHO’s first global guideline advises that healthy eating habits, physical activity, and counseling are more urgent than medication for addressing obesity in children and adolescents.
  • Weight-loss medication may be considered for ages 10 to 19, but only under expert supervision and if dietary changes, physical activity, and counseling fail.
  • UNICEF data shows that the number of children and adolescents with excess weight and obesity has increased more than those with underweight issues.
  • WHO’s Director of Nutrition and Food Security, Luz Maria de Regil, states that there is still insufficient evidence for drugs used to treat obesity.
  • Controlling screen time and adopting a healthier lifestyle are crucial for managing excess weight and obesity in children.
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  1. Oct 7No new WHO guideline released yet; general advice on child obesity management given. · 1 article
  2. Oct 8WHO releases guideline prioritizing lifestyle changes over drugs for child obesity. · 2 articles

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