Effects of Physical Activity and Diet as Weight Loss Interventions in Children with Obesity: A Literature Review

Trisna Vitaliati; Andik Darmawan

doi:10.61666/bjnhs.v2i1.33

Authors

Trisna Vitaliati Universitas dr. Soebandi
Andik Darmawan Universitas dr. Soebandi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61666/bjnhs.v2i1.33

Keywords:

Physical Activity, Diet, Obesity, children, A Literature Review

Abstract

Background: Weight management in children is a complex issue that requires serious and comprehensive multidisciplinary intervention. It is hoped that through appropriate interventions, children can overcome the problem of obesity and improve their health and quality of life. These interventions should be implemented to change the child's behavior and home environment. Ways that can be done include changing children's eating habits to a healthier lifestyle, increasing children's physical activity, providing positive family support, and reducing children's exposure to unhealthy foods.

Aims: This study aims to explain the effect of physical activity and diet as an intervention for weight loss in children with obesity.

Methods: The research design is a literature review. The database uses Google Scholar and PubMed with the PICOS framework approach. Five published articles for 2017-2021 were identified according to the criteria.

Results: The five articles state that physical activity and dietary interventions are carried out in combination. The main objectives of dietary interventions are regulating energy intake, increasing consumption of vegetables, fruits and fiber and reducing unhealthy eating habits. While physical activity is mainly aimed at reducing the sedentary lifestyle. Physical activity and eating habits affect weight loss in obese children. This procedure can reduce waist circumference by 0.1 to 0.5 times. There is a 0.127-fold effect on body mass index with a z-score of -0.15. Able to lose weight up to 1.8 times. The concentration of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) increased 0.87-fold after surgery, accompanied by a 1.24-fold decrease in fasting blood sugar (FPG).

Conclusion: Physical activity and diet ensure physical fitness while reducing the risk of obesity. Physical activity contributes to bone density. Diet management will be very important in reducing risk factors, helping to maintain weight loss.

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