Mendelson Rena
Ryerson University, School of Nutrition, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2007 Jun;32(3):495-9. doi: 10.1139/H07-003.
The rise in childhood obesity has generated concern across a range of sectors. Stakeholders and experts in the area of children's health met at a Think Tank in Toronto organized by the Canadian Council for Food and Nutrition and the Program in Food Safety, Nutrition, and Regulatory Affairs at the University of Toronto to discuss the current evidence in place to inform the development of school policies to reduce childhood obesity. Although there is some evidence to suggest that school interventions may reduce obesity in children, there are other examples of programs that have had very little impact. The role of parents in the development of healthy eating and physical activity patterns is critical from the earliest stages of life and warrants further attention. Delegates agreed that we need ongoing input of experts and leaders from all sectors and fields to help us to effectively promote healthy lifestyles at schools and within the home, while respecting each child's need for safety, security, and respect.
儿童肥胖率的上升引发了多个领域的关注。儿童健康领域的利益相关者和专家齐聚多伦多的一个智库，该智库由加拿大食品营养理事会以及多伦多大学食品安全、营养与监管事务项目组组织，旨在讨论现有证据，为制定减少儿童肥胖的学校政策提供参考。尽管有证据表明学校干预措施可能会降低儿童肥胖率，但也有其他项目几乎没有产生任何影响的例子。从生命的最初阶段起，父母在培养健康饮食和体育活动习惯方面的作用就至关重要，值得进一步关注。与会代表一致认为，我们需要各部门和领域的专家及领导者持续提供意见，以帮助我们在尊重每个孩子对安全、保障和尊重需求的同时，在学校和家庭中有效推广健康的生活方式。
