Children and adolescents

Nutrition education for Children and Adolescents

Nutrition for children and adolescents is very important in order to counteract the obesity epidemic. Obesity increases the child’s risk of numerous health problems, and it also can create emotional and social problems. Obese children are also more likely to be obese as adults, increasing their risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and metabolic syndrome. According to a recent study of the Hellenic Medical Association for Obesity that included 14456 adolescents from all over Greece, 16,7% of all girls and 29,4% of all boys are classified as overweight or obese.

One of the best strategies to reduce childhood obesity is to improve the diet and exercise habits of your entire family. Our team of experts in Symmetria provide for your family special programs of nutrition education that include consulting and guidance for a healthy and balanced diet and lifestyle. Treating and preventing childhood obesity helps protect the health of your child now and in the future.