James WilliamsonParents with obese children
Obesity In Children
Facts about obese children
More at risk for CVD At risk for Diabetes Increased risk of bone and joint
problems Poor self-esteem Should I
go outside today?
Facts Cont.
17% of children ages 2-19 have had obesity
Obesity is seen more in the Hispanic race
Seen more in low-income families
Causes Lack of exercise Poor eating habits Little knowledge on how to eat Low self confidence Increase in technology
Obesity could lead to being outcasted Can lead to multiple psychological
issues Low perceived quality of life Fatigue during school and activities
EFFECTS
Lack of options at school help lead to obesity.
% of obesity have been rapidly increasing
Doesn’t just end at childhood
School Options
Lack fruits and vegetables Lack whole grain Provide unhealthy alternatives to
fruits and vegetables Use a lot of processed unhealthy
snacks
Prevention
More exercise Educate kids about
proper diet Increasing sleep Limit electronics
More Exercise
At least 60 minutes of activity a day Join a sport Keep kids more active in P.E. Make sports less competitive and
more fun!
Limit unhealthy food Limit unhealthy snacking habits Don’t eat too late Healthier options at school
PROPER DIET
Unhealthy food options
Refined grains Sweets Sugary drinks Processed foods
Healthy Options
Fruits and vegetables Whole grains Reduced fat dairy Foods high in fiber
Fruits
High in fiber
Whole grain
Vegetables
7 to 9 hours per night Helps make better
eating decisions More focus More impulse control!
Increasing Sleep
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Limit Electronics
Less time on t.v. and video games Leaves more time for physical
activity Less likely to eat while on
electronics Less addictive personality
Electronics
Electronics decrease the amount of physical activity done
Cause kids to have poor sleep patterns
Organization that focuses on improving health of Americans
Contains over 42 topics areas
One topic: Nutrition and Weight status in America
Healthy People 2020
Nutrition and Weight Status
Reduce foods with low nutritional value
Educate kids on poor food marketing
Food assistance programs for low income families
Video
Childhood Obesity Prevention by Bitesizemovie.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHNVoHyl_zs
Eating a healthier diet can decrease risk for obesity
Increasing activity can help lead to weight loss
Food education can go a long way to help decrease a child’s risk
RECAP
Works Cited
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm
http://www.webmd.com/children/guide/obesity-children