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

Z..Z..

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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