Os benefícios das atividades físicas para o combate a obesidade infantil

Abstract

Childhood obesity and overweight have been increasing at an alarming rate in recent decades, representing one of the main public health problems in the world. Strategies to reduce these numbers have been developed, and among these strategies, physical activity has proven to be highly effective in controlling childhood obesity and overweight. The objective of this study is to carry out a bibliographic review highlighting the effectiveness of physical activity in controlling body weight in children. The research methodology used consisted of a literature review. The results obtained through this review, along with the discussion based on the authors’ studies, emphasize that it is essential for children to engage in physical activity from an early age. This early engagement contributes to the development of healthy habits, greater body awareness, and a better quality of life throughout their lives. These findings are consistently supported by all authors analyzed in this study. In conclusion, physical activity has been shown to assist in the growth and development of children into adulthood. It also plays an important role in preventing and combating childhood obesity and overweight, in addition to improving social interaction and overall well-being.