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Nowadays, when our society has completely changed the way we use our leisure time, our eating habits with an increase in the intake of fat in food, but also, for example, the way we transport ourselves, when we increasingly use cars, the Czech Republic is basically at the top of the European ranking. As many as 13% of children in the Czech Republic are overweight, of whom 6% are obese.
Obesity is not just an aesthetic problem; the health risks associated with obesity are increasingly coming to the fore, particularly cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal, orthopaedic and skin complications, and of course we cannot ignore the impact on the human psyche. And because obesity is a multifactorial disease in terms of its origin, we must also look at its treatment in a more complex way. That is to say, we need to address both the somatic disorder as such, as well as inappropriate eating habits, exercise habits and the reasons that lead to such behaviour.
However, given the societal impact of obesity, it is much more valuable to also focus on the prevention of the disease than to treat the health complications that have already arisen. It is therefore essential that both parents and children are informed about the problem and that together they work to prevent it. A little is all it takes - a suitable form of exercise and a healthy diet.
Walking, running, cycling or swimming, for example, can be considered as suitable exercise for non-athletes; the frequency of sports should be at least 3-4 times a week. And a healthy diet? The basis for success is of course regularity, i.e. five meals a day such as breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. It is also important to ensure a drinking regime, but in the form of so-called healthy liquids such as water and tea, and avoid sugary sodas.
