Childhood obesity strategies and redefined clinical criteria
The short version
- The World Health Organization says minimizing screen time and ensuring adequate sleep are critical steps in addressing childhood obesity.
- Parents are encouraged to move away from using food as a reward and instead foster outdoor play.
- Building a family environment that supports healthy choices is vital in tackling childhood obesity.
What we don’t know yet
- How widely the new Lancet Commission definition will be adopted.
- What specific health complications will be required to confirm clinical obesity under the new criteria.
- What impact the revised definition will have on public health policies and interventions.