CHILDHOOD OBESITY By: Adrienne Stowers
POINTS OF DISCUSSION
Why I chose this topic
Facts about childhood obesity
Causes
Foods
Risk Factors
Preventing or Overcoming Obesity
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MY REASON
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
30 years
Overweight or obese children are more likely to be obese as adults.
1 in 3
13 million children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese.
CAUSES
Nutrition and physical activity
genetic predisposition
Many children and their families do not have healthy nutrition and physical activity as part of their daily lives.
X-box, Play station
UNHEALTHY FOOD
RISK FACTORS
cardiovascular disease
Prediabetes
bone and joint problems
sleep apnea
80%
Bullying
Emotion toll
Fear
Cancer
PREVENTING OR OVERCOMING OBESITY
Create healthy eating habits
Physical activity
Support System
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2013, July 10) Childhood Obesity Facts, Retrieved January 29, 2014 http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm
healthychidren.org (2013, May 11) Teasing and Bullying of Obese and Overweight Children: How Parents Can Help Retrieved January 30, 2014 http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/obesity/pages/Teasing-and-Bullying.aspx
Fit Day (2000-2013) Healthier Cooking Methods: Grilling versus Frying Retrieved January 30, 2014 from http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/healthier-cooking-methods-grilling-versus-frying.html
Spark (2009-2014) National Childhood Obesity Facts, Figures and a Solution to End the Epidemic Retrieved January 30, 2014 from http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/national-childhood-obesity-facts-figures/
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