WHO: Tackling Childhood Obesity Requires Lifestyle Changes, Not Just Medicine

Childhood obesity has become a serious concern, calling for a comprehensive approach focused on better nutrition and active living. The World Health Organization points to reducing screen time and ensuring sufficient sleep as essential measures. Parents are advised to stop using food as a reward and to encourage outdoor play instead. Creating a home environment that makes healthy choices easier is presented as especially important. The guidance stresses that lifestyle changes matter more than medical solutions alone.