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ADOLESCENT OBESITY
Kristin Wiley
Parents of obese children
Introduction
Past 3 decades the number of youth obese has tripled
Today, 12.5 million children and adolescents are obese (age 2-19)
Why is obesity increasing?
Common reason: eating more calories in food then they burn off in exercise)
Increase in “convenience foods” : high in calories and fat
Inactive lifestyle:
30 years ago: Kids play outside
Today: Video games, TV, computers Technology Exercise
Immediate Effects
Psychological impact of being overweight is devastating
Higher rates of sickness Lower self- esteem Diabetes Decreased social life/ interaction
Long-Term Health Effects
Heart problems High blood pressure Higher rates of sickness and death as
an adult Overweight kids are at higher risk than
adults to become obese Stroke Diabetes
Measurement and Identification of Obesity
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculated by measuring:
Proportion of weight to height Calculated same for adults and children Categorized differently (BMI- for- age) http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/ BMI
calculator for children and teens
Example Calculation
Johnny is a 11 year old boy, weighs 150 pounds, height: 5’1’’
RESULTS:BMI: 28.3
BMI- for –age: 98th percentile for boys
Obese and likely to have health- related problems due to weight
See health care professional
Categories of Obesity
Class I: BMI of 30-34.9 Class II: BMI of 35-39.9 Class III: BMI 40 or higher
*Based on this 1/3 of all Americans are considered obese
Most Affected?
African American girls Non- Hispanic girls Mexican- American boys
Influences and Causes
School pressures Family conflict Environmental influences Parents, community, and school CAN
make a difference
Parental Influence Development of a healthy home
environment Quantity of foods they provide Time children eat Amount/ type of food they eat Exercise?!
Parental Influence Continued
Increase in dual- earning families results in:
Less time being active
Cooking less nutritious foods
Allowing increased computer and TV time
Community Influences
First social group youth encounter beyond family
Promote active lifestyles:
Encourage more walking
More green space
Increased recreational activities
Limit number of fast food options
School Influence
Continuous, intense contact with children
Positive impact by promoting:
Physical activity
Providing foods
Educating children on nutrition
Obesity effects on school
Hunger, inadequate nutrition:
cognitive functioning
Academic achievement
Intervention
Earlier treatment, Higher success rates Treatment to kids 10-14 (highest
success rate):
They can grasp basis nutrition
Highest number to become “healthy, and stay healthy”
Prevention
Many… school based Healthy living curricula Changes in physical education Changes in food service Parent/ family changes
Treatment
Medical Educational School- based Family- based*
*Research indicates most successful and long term
Recommendations for Families
Turn off the TV More vegetables during dinner Get off the bus earlier and walk Smaller portion, skip dessert Walks after dinner Involve kids in grocery shopping and
cooking Family goals: healthy eating 4x’s a week
Sources:
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy932 http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/facts.ht
ml http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/