La actividad físico-recreativa como medio del proceso enfermero en atención al adolescente obeso.

Abstract

Obesity in the adolescent population is a problem that is increasing, one of the main causes is the lack of physical-recreational activities, added to the factors that negatively influence their practice, poor diet and low motivation. The main objective was to design an educational manual for nursing professionals related to the benefits and methodological recommendations that, based on physical-recreational activities as a means of the nursing process, contributes to the improvement of care for obese adolescents based on their comprehensive health. The present investigation corresponds to the documentary type, based on the compilation of information from different bibliographic sources of studies previously carried out. The analysis of the information allowed the development of an educational manual that provides fundamental information for the care of obese adolescents, including the type of activity, frequency, the importance of motivation to achieve their goals, nutrition, among others, which serves to guide nursing actions. In conclusion, nursing staff play a fundamental role in guiding the adolescent population through the promotion of health and healthy habits, including physical and recreational activities that improve their quality of life.