The "World Obesity Day" summit forum of the branch released "15 Expert Suggestions on Obesity Prevention and Control Actions"

At the "World Obesity Day Summit Forum" held on March 4, the expert group of "Expert Consensus on Obesity Prevention and Control of Chinese Residents" released "15 Expert Suggestions on Obesity Prevention and Control Actions", which is the soon to be officially released "Experts on Obesity Prevention and Control of Chinese Residents".

"Expert Consensus on Obesity Prevention and Control among Chinese Residents" -- "15 Expert Recommendations for Obesity Prevention and Control Actions"

Obesity has become a public health problem that seriously endangers the health of Chinese residents

In order to achieve the strategic goals of "Healthy China 2030", curb the prevalence of obesity and related chronic diseases, and further standardize and optimize life-cycle weight management and obesity prevention strategies, in response to the "World Obesity Day" on March 4, 2022, on "Obesity Prevention and Control, With the theme of "World Obesity Day, Everyone Needs to Act", more than 30 authoritative experts in related fields in China jointly formulated the "Expert Consensus on Obesity Prevention and Control for Chinese Residents" (hereinafter referred to as "Expert Consensus")

The "Expert Consensus" is based on relevant preliminary work, including important relevant guidelines such as the "Blue Book on Obesity Prevention and Control in China", expert consensus, action plans issued by relevant national ministries and commissions, and the latest relevant domestic and foreign research reports.

The following 15 recommendations for obesity prevention and control actions (referred to as "15 expert recommendations for obesity prevention and control actions") are proposed for the whole society, including the government, medical and health institutions, schools, families and individuals, etc.

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Fourth, carry out the prevention and control of obesity in the whole life cycle, and pay attention to key groups

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Focus on the first 1000 days of life and promote dietary nutrition and physical activity in the early life
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Strengthen preconception and pregnancy health guidance, improve the healthy diet and physical activity of prospective parents, and avoid exposure to tobacco, alcohol, narcotics and toxic substances
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Promotes proper weight maintenance before and during pregnancy
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Standardize the diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes and hypertension, early detection and early treatment
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Provide an environment and policies that support breastfeeding, encourage exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and add complementary foods in a timely and appropriate amount
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Regularly evaluate the growth and development of infants and young children
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Promote dietary nutrition and physical activity in children and adolescents
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Offer health education programs to help children develop healthy eating behaviors
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Ensure the supply of healthy food and safe drinking water in kindergartens and schools, and avoid foods high in sugar, salt and fat
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Actively guide children to engage in outdoor activities and physical exercise, and maintain adequate and regular sleep time
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Do a good job in monitoring the weight and growth and development of children and adolescents
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Focus on the mental health of obese children
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Promote dietary nutrition and physical activity among the elderly
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Maintain a balance between energy intake and consumption, focus on high-quality protein, avoid excessive intake of fat, and reasonably mix meat and vegetables to maintain a healthy weight
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Choose an exercise method of suitable intensity, do more outdoor activities, and insist on a moderate amount of physical activity every day
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Fifth, optimize healthy weight management and improve the obesity prevention and control service system
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Standardize comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of obesity and provide personalized services
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Formulate technical guidelines for obesity diagnosis and treatment applicable to medical and health service institutions, encourage hospitals to carry out screening and intervention of obesity risk factors, standardize nutrition, exercise, drug and surgical treatment, strengthen mental-psychological support, and achieve precise treatment
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Integrate obesity prevention into basic public health services
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Take weight management and obesity prevention and control as the work functions of primary health service institutions, so that clinical treatment, community intervention and self-weight management can be effectively connected
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Incorporate obesity assessment and intervention into the contracted services of family doctors, and assign specialized personnel to provide weight management services
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Establish and improve the whole life cycle weight management monitoring system
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Combined with modern information technologies such as smart medical care and wearable devices, the monitoring and evaluation of weight management in the whole life cycle should be strengthened, and the obesity screening, early warning, intervention process and service implementation system should be improved
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Strengthen the training of obesity prevention and control talents and expand the professional service team
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Improve the obesity prevention and control talent training system, cultivate and build a professional talent team, and provide continuing education and training for medical staff, primary and secondary school teachers, and preschool teachers to help improve obesity prevention and control capabilities
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Strengthen relevant scientific research and international exchanges
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Vigorously support the promotion of interdisciplinary, multi-level, research on obesity prevention and control systems based on new technologies and big data, strengthen research on environmental risk factors for obesity and effective implementation measures for prevention and control, and promote obesity monitoring, management and evaluation systems, including relevant national and local policies and regulations To improve, carry out interventions based on kindergartens, schools, workplaces, public places,
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Strengthen international exchanges and cooperation
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