[Dealing with overweight children: an example of a multifaceted approach for accompanying the families]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Behavioral Psychology
• Public Health Nutrition

Context:

• Childhood overweight and obesity are complex health issues with significant physical, emotional, and familial impacts.
• Traditional approaches focusing solely on calorie balance are insufficient for effective management.
• Families require comprehensive support addressing psychological and educational dimensions.

Purpose:

• To introduce the multifaceted
• éq-kilo
• project designed for families of overweight or obese children.
• To outline the project's integrated approach encompassing physical activity, dietary habits, and psychological/educational support.
• To highlight the project's aim to address emotional, behavioral, and cognitive factors influencing excess weight in children.

Summary:

• The
• éq-kilo
• project provides holistic support for families navigating childhood obesity.
• Interventions include promoting physical activity, modifying eating behaviors, and offering psychological and educational guidance.
• The project emphasizes reframing parental perspectives from viewing weight as an 'enemy' to understanding underlying 'issues' and family dynamics.

Impact:

• Aims to improve child weight management by addressing the interplay of physical, psychological, and familial factors.
• Empowers parents with coping strategies and a deeper understanding of their child's weight reality.
• Contributes to a more supportive family environment for children struggling with excess weight.