The Department of Health reveals that Thai children are obese, 1 in 3 of ASEAN, 9.13% of age 0-5 years old, 13.4% of school-age children 6-14 years old and 13.2% of adolescents 15-18 years old, 13.2% of children under 20 years of age are expected to be obese. almost half
On March 4, Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai Director General of the Department of Health said March 4 is World Obesity Day (World Obesity Day), according to the surveillance of obesity and obesity in children of the Ministry of Public Health (Health Data Center) on February 16, 2023. It was found that 9.13% of children aged 0-5 years had onset of obesity, 13.4% of school-age children 6-14 years of age had onset of obesity and 13.2% of adolescents aged 15-18 years had onset of obesity and obesity, one in three. Of ASEAN, a survey of food and beverage consumption behavior among children found that about 1 in 3 children drink sweetened milk every day. Eat crunchy snacks every day And drink soft drinks every day and 1 in 5 people drink sugary drinks and fruit juices every day. As for the purchase of Thai children in 2020, it was found that most of them bought food according to their preferences, 27.7%, with only 8.1% taking into account the nutritional value. It is predicted that by the year 2030, the population under 20 years old will be overweight and obese, increasing by almost 50 percent.
Most of the causes are eating behaviors that are high in fat, sugar and sodium, such as soft drinks, sugary drinks, fried foods, fast food, snacks, bakery and desserts. Including children with low food purchasing decisions. Combined with the marketing strategy, discount, exchange, giveaway, giveaway, sweepstakes, prize draw, making eating sweet and salty food and beverages become normal. It may affect the future health of Thai children. Therefore, parents, guardians and schools closest to children. Therefore, children’s health knowledge should be created in choosing food and promoting good nutrition to complete the 5 food groups in an appropriate amount. Choose lean meats. Sweets should be no more than 2 times a week.
As for exercise, it’s important. Make children develop their bodies, muscles, bones, joints and build immunity for children. not easily sick Do simple exercises such as aerobics, running, cycling, jumping jacks, jumping rope, sit-ups, push-ups, and stretching for at least 60 minutes every day, accumulating continuously for 10 minutes or more, but must be under adult supervision to prevent accidents. O or exercising together with parents Sleep is especially important. Children aged 6-13 should sleep 9-11 hours a day, and children aged 14-17 8-10 hours a day.