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Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Childhood obesity is a growing concern, with alarming rates tripling in America. Factors contributing to this epidemic include poor eating habits, lack of exercise, genetics, and emotional conditions. Signs of obesity include excessive calorie intake, significant BMI increase, and social withdrawal. Overweight children face health risks like diabetes and heart disease. Effective management strategies focus on healthier eating, increased physical activity, and awareness of health impacts. It's crucial to teach children about nutrition and promote an active lifestyle to combat this issue.

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Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

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  1. CHILDHOOD OBESITY Patrice Clark EEC-4731 Professor Towle

  2. Definition • An over-compulsive eating disorder that has dramatically increased in school-aged children. • Causes: • Poor Eating Habits • Lack of exercise • Depression/Stress • Genetics • Medical Conditions • Emotions

  3. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Overweight/Obese • Excessive Intake of calories, sugars, fats • Dramatic increase in BMI • Decrease in Physical Activity • Health Conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease. • Withdrawn behavior from social interaction. • Diminished alertness that affects the ability to learn in a school environment.

  4. Did you know? • Childhood Obesity has tripled in America. • 1 and 3 children in America are overweight/obese. • Children who are obese face long-term health problems heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, and cancer. "The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." - First Lady Michelle Obama at the Let’s Move! launch on February 9,2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQiC_bdiXw0

  5. Study from American Heart Association • One study of portion sizes for typical items showed that: • Salty snacks increased from 132 calories to 225 calories. • Soft drinks increased from 144 calories to 193 calories. • French fries increased from 188 calories to 256 calories. • Hamburgers increased from 389 calories to 486 calories.

  6. Facts • 6 out of 10 children ages 9-13 do not participate in any physical activity outside of school. • Lower income families are even less likely to participate- 23% do not engage in free-time physical activity.

  7. MANAGEMENT of the condition • Choosing healthier foods/and using better eating habits. • Participating in more daily physical activity, at least 60 min a day. (Less Video Games/TV) • Becoming knowledgeable of how very important overall health is. • Understanding the devastating affects of long-term illness related to Childhood Obesity. • Smaller Portion Sizes • Less Snacking throughout the day • Eating Less Fast food www.letsmove.com

  8. Affects the Child Emotionally and socially • Low self-esteem • Depression • Learning and behavioral problems • Anxiety and lack of social skills

  9. Cultural differences At least 155 million school-age children worldwide are overweight or obese and is increasing everyday

  10. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ONObesity Rates • Globally Childhood Obesity rates have risen. • Some countries like many Asian countries are: • Walking instead of using cars • Eating home cooked mealsvs. fast-food restaurants • More physical activities vs. solely being entertained by technological age.

  11. TEACHING MODIFOICATIONS • Be knowledgeable about the importance of children's health, safety, and nutrition. • Create an active environment • Teachhealthy eating habits/preventive behaviors • Strong commitment to promoting each child’s growth and development. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-zEDbl04NY&feature=related

  12. References • http://www.letsmove.gov/learnthefacts.phpwww.paho.org • www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity • www.Life123.com • http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/913153/weight_control_cultural_differences.html • Women.times.co.uk • www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-09-25-thin-models_x.htm • pediatrics.aappublications.org

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