A importância da atividade fisica no tratamento da obsesidade infantil

Abstract

The present study aims to verify the importance of physical activity in the treatment of childhood obesity, as this interferes with health and well being. Most people know that a person's lifestyle reflects directly on their health and consequently their weight. Children who prefer sedentary activities spend less energy compared to more active, potentiating the emergence of fat deposits. It is a bibliographical research, being theoretical referential composed from scientific articles and books. The inclusion criteria of the publications used in the research were articles published from 1991 to 2017 that corresponded to the objectives of the studies. After defining the theme, a search was made of virtual databases on obesity, especially through the book. Childhood obesity, in order to highlight the importance of using physical activity practice. After an exploratory reading of the publications, it was possible to verify how physical activity contributes to the control and prevention of childhood obesity, in order to demonstrate the importance of physical activity in the treatment and prevention of this disease.