Healthy Weight Loss for Children: Using Generative AI to Create Suggestions for an App

INTRODUCTION Obesity rates in the United States have been increasing steadily over the past few decades due to factors such as fast food consumption, sedentary lifestyles, and lack of access to healthy foods. This has led to health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. As adult obesity rates continue to rise, the focus has shifted to childhood obesity, as overweight or obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases at a younger age. Efforts to combat childhood obesity include promoting healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, and providing nutrition education. However, controlling obesity is challenging due to genetics, environmental influences, and societal norms. For children, factors like school lunch programs, parental influence, and access to physical activity resources shape their food and exercise habits [1-3].