childhood obesity prevention
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Childhood Obesity prevention. Dr. Virginia Asin Oostburg MD, MPH, BPT Head Collective Prevention Services Ministry of Public Health Social Development & Labour , Sint Maarten. Content. Introduction BAHI Interventions Research 0-4 years & 12-18 years Nutrition Matters Get Checked - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION
Dr. Virginia Asin Oostburg MD, MPH, BPT
Head Collective Prevention Services
Ministry of Public Health Social Development & Labour, Sint Maarten
CONTENT Introduction BAHI Interventions Research 0-4 years & 12-18 years Nutrition Matters Get Checked Current pilot project(s)
INTRODUCTION
POLICY PLAN FOR HEALTH MATTERS Build a Healthy Island (BAHI – 2002) The Government of St. Maarten
recognized the importance of a broad based policy plan for health matters.
Promote and protect the well being of the population.
Priority C: Aimed at developing prevention activities targeting health promotion and education pertaining to lifestyle, eating habits, overweight and exercise.
INTERVENTIONS
Nutrition Manual Take the Challenge: “A Positive Change in
Lifestyle” (2005)To bring about behavioral changes in lifestyle as it
pertains to eating habits as well as physical fitness.
Take the Challenge: “Eat Healthy St. Maarten” (2007)To educate and motivate the youth to become
conscious healthy eaters Jump In Breakfast Pilot Project School Educational sessions Promotional Materials on Nutrition
RESEARCHYOUTH OBESITY 0-4YEARS
A study from 2009 To determine if there is a relation with the
parents, nutrition and physical activity behavior.33% over weight 44% obese36% limited exposure to Fruits & Vegetables31% picky eaters
RESEARCH YOUTH OBESITY 12-18 YEARS
A study from 2010 To determine the weight situation of
the 0 -4 year old children on Dutch St. Maarten.
39% over weight 54% obeseKnowledge
NUTRITION MATTERS8 – 12 YEARS
2012 Nutritional knowledge had a
positive outcome Necessity for additional
nutritional knowledge for students regarding health dietary behavior
GET CHECKED CAMPAIGN Initiated in 2012
Aim to promote healthy living and behavior for all people working and living on St. Maarten.
The main objective is to ensure that prevention is integrated in all policies and in all aspects of our programs.
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
A Comprehensive Nutrition & Physical Education Program For the prevention, management
and control of obesity with special focus on childhood obesity.