How should I approach lifestyle intervention strategies for a child with obesity in a primary care setting?

In a primary care setting, approach lifestyle intervention strategies for a child with obesity by focusing on increasing physical activity that fits easily into their daily life, such as walking, and tailoring activities to the child's preferences and circumstances ¹.

Offer individually tailored, multicomponent interventions that include dietary modification, targeted advice, family involvement, and goal setting, with ongoing support provided in person or through various communication methods ¹.

Ensure that interventions are part of a long-term, multicomponent approach rather than one-off activities, with targeted follow-up for different population groups ¹.

Actively involve family and carers in all actions aimed at preventing excess weight gain, improving nutritional intake, and increasing activity levels in children and young people ¹.

Support and promote community schemes and facilities that improve access to physical activity, such as walking or cycling routes, based on local needs ¹.

Support behavioural change programmes along with tailored advice to help children become more active, for example by walking or cycling instead of driving ¹.

Provide ongoing support from trained healthcare professionals to families of children at high risk of obesity, considering both individual and family-based interventions depending on the child's age and maturity ¹.