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Diet and Nutrition

Cut out sugary drinks, and try to stay away from sugar . Evidence has increasingly shows that sugary drinks lead to the development of obesity ; National Health and Examination found a increase consumption of sugar sweetened beverages over time, they are responsible for 10 to 15 percent of daily calories in most children.   Based on google insulin, “regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose from the blood into liver, fat and skeletal muscle cells.”Based on the University of Utah health “if you eat too much sugar or too much carbohydrates, basically, all this energy has to be stored somehow and normally that storage is inside the fat cells or fat droplets, and those can accumulate also inside the liver, and cause what we call fatty liver disease.”-healthcareutah.edu. This is a reason one reason why people gain weight. It is also proven that when you eat sugar you get a dopamine hit. Dopamine is a brain chemical that basically makes you happy, and that will leave you wanting more.

Exercise and physical activity

Physical activity helps build the family together. Lack of exercise is something that will put you in a risk factor to becoming obese.. Exercise is important for preventing and treating obesity. Not only is a good for your physical health, but   Based of cnet.com "When you exercise, it increases endorphins, dopamine, adrenaline and endocannabinoid -- these are all brain chemicals associated with feeling happy...” McGonigal says. Exercise will make you stronger, healthier and leave you in a better mood.

Sleep

Sleep is so crucial in preventing or treating obesity. Not enough sleep is a risk factor for not getting all the nutrients you need. This is also associated with obesity and failure to thrive. Lack of sleep also alters hormones that regulate appetite causing you to get more hungry and intake more calories, also leading to fatigue and less physical activity.

Screening

Behavioral intervention is important. This leads to a greater weight loss. Family enagagement is important too, focusing on fixing the problems and lowering the amount of stress. Based on google “Behavioral treatment is used to help individuals develop a set of skills to achieve a healthier weight. It is more than helping people to decide what to change; it is helping them identify how to change.” -therapytribe.com.