Summer vacation is here.
Aside from attending cram schools and traveling,
some children have taken up weight loss as well.
As more and more parents realize that
while chubby children may be cute,
they are also prone to chronic metabolic diseases.
This summer,
how should students scientifically lose weight?
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Weight loss has become
a new option for overweight children in Shenzhen this summer.
In a weight loss training camp in Longhua, Shenzhen, under the guidance of coaches, 91 students are vigorously exercising and sweating. Eleven-year-old Huang Zuxing has been in the weight loss camp for three days, during which he has successfully lost 3 catties, and his goal is to go from 140 catties to 100 catties.
Huang Zuxing, Weight Loss Student
“I especially like eating high-calorie foods like McDonald’s and KFC, so I have been getting fatter. I didn’t look fat in first grade, but it became obvious in fourth and fifth grades. My mom brought me here hoping that I could develop good habits here and maintain them when I go back home.”
Eleven-year-old Lu Kexin has reduced her weight from 54.3 kg to the current 49.6 kg in less than two weeks of training. She and Huang Zuxing both share the same problem, which is their love for high-calorie foods, causing them to have a hard time controlling their diets.
Lu Kexin, Weight Loss Student
“I used to eat 2 to 3 bowls of rice a day, and when eating KFC, I could finish 2 family buckets in one meal. My mom thought I was too fat, too greedy, not exercising, and staying up late, so she brought me here. I’m quite satisfied because I’ve lost at least 9 catties.”
28-Day Cycle
Generally, weight can be reduced by 8% to 15%.
The head of the base introduced that the weight loss camp offers classes for 28 days, 42 days, and 56 days, with fees covering all meals, accommodation, and training for students. In addition, for teenagers aged 7 to 18, classes are divided into small, medium, and large, with coaches provided at a ratio of 1:10.
The head of the training camp explained that the training plan for adolescent weight loss focuses on combining aerobic and anaerobic exercises, along with a balanced diet, to help children lose weight. Within a 28-day cycle, weight can generally be reduced by 8% to 15%.
Zu Hongliang
Head of Weight Loss Training Camp
60% of the training consists of aerobic exercises because minors are still in the process of growth, and their skeletal structure has not yet closed. We ensure the safety of students’ training by having 40% anaerobic exercises. In terms of strength training, we do not use equipment but focus on bodyweight exercises.
The head of the fitness training camp also mentioned that their camp follows a completely enclosed model integrating meals, accommodation, and training. Here, students not only avoid electronic products, but also control the intake of snacks and junk food.
Three Key Aspects of Weight Control
A nutritionist reminds that while children may indeed lose weight in the short term at the weight loss camp, without continued control of energy intake and exercise at home, weight can easily rebound.
Therefore, it is essential to focus on three key aspects of weight control: exercise, diet, and sleep.
Li Yan
Pediatric Department, Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Center of Shenzhen
PhD in Nutrition and Food Hygiene
Under the control of total energy intake, it is important to balance the diet, choose snacks wisely, and avoid sugary drinks. Additionally, during the summer vacation, safely engage in outdoor activities with children for at least 60 minutes of moderate to high-intensity physical activity per day. Primary school students and middle school students need to achieve standards of 10 hours and 9 hours of sleep, respectively.
Doctor’s Warning
Weight loss in obese children
Avoid blindly using weight-loss drugs, products, or beverages
Avoid extreme weight loss methods
Do not pursue rapid weight loss in the short term
These actions could lead to endocrine disorders in children
Impairment of bone development and limited intellectual growth
Manage weight under medical guidance
And undergo regular check-ups for safety and efficacy
First Scene, YisheZhen Client Reporter | Heyu, Xu Hong
Source: First Scene
