Dietary guidelines for obesity and principles of dietary therapy for obese children

(1) Mild obesity: 1600 kcal per day.

Breakfast: 50g refined flour (equivalent to 75-78g steamed bun), 50g light soy milk, 20g pickled vegetables or dried radish.

Lunch: 100g rice, 50g lean pork, 50g dried tofu, 250g vegetables, 10g vegetable oil

Dinner: 75g rice, 50g lean pork, 50g dried tofu, 250g vegetables, 10g vegetable oil

(2) Moderate obesity: 1400 kcal per day.

Breakfast: 50g refined flour, 250g light soy milk, 50g salted egg

Lunch: 75g rice, 50g lean pork, 50g tofu salad, 150g vegetables, 10g vegetable oil

Dinner: 50g rice, 50g lean pork, 25g dried tofu, 200g vegetables, 10g vegetable oil

(3) Severe obesity: 1200 kcal per day.

Breakfast: 50g refined flour, 250g light soy milk, 20g pickled vegetables or dried radish

Lunch: 75g rice, 50g lean pork, 200g vegetables, 10g vegetable oil

Dinner: 50g refined flour, 25g lean pork, 50g dried tofu, 100g vegetables, 10g vegetable oil

(1) Control calories and reduce weight: Children should take their ideal weight as the standard weight for height, and then obtain the total calories per kilogram per day according to their age. Then, reduce the calories by 10%, 20% and 30% for mild, moderate and severe obesity, respectively.

(2) Low-sugar foods, accounting for 50% to 60% of total calories: In addition to rice and wheat, staple foods should include whole grains and less or no high-calorie foods such as cane sugar, sugar cubes, chocolate, sweet cakes, sweet drinks, potatoes, sweet potatoes and vermicelli.

(3) Low fat, accounting for 20% to 25% of total calories: Use vegetable oils containing unsaturated fatty acids, such as soybean oil, peanut oil, and sunflower oil. Eat less or no fatty meat, fried or deep-fried foods.

(4) Sufficient protein, accounting for 15% of total calories: High-quality protein should be selected, such as lean meat (pork, beef, mutton, chicken, duck, etc.), fish, beans and bean products.

(5) Low cholesterol, limited to below 300mg: Eat less or no animal offal: brain, liver, kidney, large intestine. One egg per day.

(6) Rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber: Eat more foods containing vitamins A, B₂, B₆, C, E, nicotinic acid, niacin, and magnesium, potassium, iodine, calcium, iron, phosphorus, etc. Eat more celery, radish, cabbage, kelp, seaweed, citrus fruits, pears, bananas, hawthorn, etc.

(7) Low salt: Use 2-6g of cooking salt or 10ml of soy sauce daily, and eat less or no pickled vegetables, salted vegetables and egg products.

(1) Children should develop the habit of drinking water. A child should drink 4 to 6 cups of boiled water every day.

(2) There must be a meal schedule, and meals must be eaten on time.

(3) Children should be warned not to eat random things outside.

(4) Adjust the child's diet and make sure they eat at least one fresh fruit every day.

(5) Try to avoid high-fat foods, but you can eat fish, chicken and lean meat.

(6) Regularly prepare vegetables such as celery, carrots, and green peppers for your child to eat.

(7) Breakfast should include grains containing bran, and avoid foods high in sugar.

(8) Lunch should ideally consist of fish, beef, chicken and eggs, along with vegetables, soup and fruit, and a small amount of staple food.

(1) Eat light flavors; (2) Eat until you are 80% full and chew thoroughly; (3) Eat more vegetables and less meat; (4) Eat regularly and avoid overeating; (5) Eat less for dinner; (6) Avoid coffee and strong tea, and quit smoking and drinking; (7) Change your habits of eating sweets, snacks, eating after meals, eating snacks before bed, and sleeping immediately after meals; (8) Do not eat 3 hours before bedtime.