Childhood Obesity and Early Chronic Diseases MaryJane Fuhrer Angela Romano Obesity BMI of 30 and above BMI=(weight in pounds) x 703(Height in Inches) 2 Childhood Obesity A third of U.S. children ages 2 to 19 are overweight or obese Male, African American or Hispanic, sedentary, have obese parents 1 in 8 preschoolers are obese Childhood obesity rates have stayed the same or slightly fallen Diseases Type 2 diabetes Development of heart disease High cholesterol and blood pressure Asthma Cancer: Kidney, prostate, bladder, and testicular Body Image Psychologically suffer Bullying Low self esteem Tripled in the last 30 years Influences of Childhood Obesity Calories Physical activity Food advertising to children Economic Impact $117,000,000 a year Associated with 36% increase in health care spending More than smoking and alcoholism Preventing and Reversing Obesity Parents setting examples Lifestyle changes Achievable goals and loving support Drops and Theories Drops in middle-upper class families Less sugar beverages being consumed More breast feeding More appeals to healthy meals and activity A Bigger Challenge Technical problems can occur during surgery Intervention: Behavioral therapy, energy modification, pharmacological intervention Educational Resources MyPlate Eat Smart, Play Hard Lets Move: Americas Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids Why We Shouldnt Make it a Big Deal Labeling and bullying Mental health Eating disorders Negative views towards peers Our Interviews Better education, more recess, nutrition at home Mostly society Parent responsibility Video aeHeBAk