CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION

Presented by Nafisa Frazier, Franca Ibe Ochuba, Bertha Keti, Lilian Lwomeleza,

Yelena Tatli, Jessica Wilborn

HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020

Objective•To “prevent inappropriate weight gain in children aged 2-5 years and 6-11 years” (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2014).

•The students involved in the activities are 5 years old to 6 years old at Islamic School of Greater Kansas City.

WHY WE CHOSE THIS TOPIC?

• Windshield survey - observed many obese adults and children. • To educate about

identifying healthy foods and exercising• To encourage healthy

habits.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g390zSk2bQE

ACTIVITIESMOVE!!!

• Exercise for strength and flexibility (The Nemours Foundation, 2014)

• Teaching kids different types of exercise activities

ACTIVITIES

IDENTIFYING HEALTHY DRINKS

• Know what constitutes unhealthy drinks• Know that drinking in moderation is important• Know healthier drinks to choose

ACTIVITIES

IDENTIFYING HEALTHY FOODS

•Use of food pyramid• Identifying what food belonged to what group• Identifying amount of servings for each

(United States Department of Agriculture, 1999)

ACTIVITIESIDENTIFYING HEALTHY

FOODS•Match different foods on the healthy plate • Use of healthy plate initiative to show proportion of each food

(United States Department of Agriculture, 2014)

ACTIVITIESMAKING HEALTHY

SNACKS!!!•Making healthy snacks with oats, granola, chocolate chips, and raisins• Children are taught to make healthier snack choices

(United States Department of Agriculture, 2014)

ANALYSIS OF GROUP PROJECT

• Service project was successful – children were engaged throughout activities

• Adding children ages 7-12 to the project.

CONCLUSION

•Health promotion – making healthier food choices

•Disease prevention – reducing chances of obesity through exercise and healthy eating

REFERENCES

The Nemours Foundation (2014). Physical activities. Retrieved from https://www.healthykidshealthyfuture.org/home/activities.htmlUnited States Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and

Promotion. (1999). Food guide pyramid. Retrieved from http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/sites/default/files/archived_projects/FGP4KidsSmallColor.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture. (2014). Healthy eating tips. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips.htmlUnited States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease

Prevention and Health Promotion. (2014). Nutrition and weight status. Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/nutrition-and-weight-status/objectives