Childhood Obesity Policies

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 Opportunities for physical
activity
• Light and moderate activities
• At least 15 minutes daily
• Performed at home or school
• Involves all children
 Provision of outdoor
times for physical activity
• Design of strict schedule
• Timetables to be used in school settings
• All children to participate in activities
• Activities take place in open space
 Development of structured and
unstructured physical activity
• Activities planned by adults
• Includes games such as musical chairs and bean bag
• Free time activities started by children
• Includes riding bicycles and playing
 Integrating physical activity
into development activities
• Physical activity essential in childhood development
• Integration Provides better memory
• Building of muscle strength
• Leads to significant impact in performance
 Adult involvement
• Teachers and parents involved
• Initiate and supervise activities
• Providing resources for activities
• Ensuring activities are adhered to
 References
Cathaoir, K. Ó. (2016). Childhood obesity and the right
to health. Health and human rights, 18(1), 249.