Childhood ObesityPart 1: Poor NutritionPart 2: Inactive Lifestyle

By: Nelly Emerson

Part 1: Poor Nutrition

Energy foods in disguise

WHO1 points out that energy-dense foods are high in fat and sugars, but low in healthy micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, which make up a major part of our daily routine.

1World Health Organization

Example: The Hershey Chocolate Bar

Source: http://www.31dayfatlosscure.com/mcdonalds-oatmeal/

How to avoid it?The CDC2 state to focus on eating healthy foods in moderation, and practice a portion control to help maintain a healthy bodyweight.

2 Centers for Disease Control

Example of control portioned meal

Source: http://www.goldsgym.com/healthy/newsletter/2010-04/controlling-portion-sizes

High Calories SnacksExcessive snacking and soft drinks are

both calorie heavy items that provide little or no nutritional value.

How to replace it?Replace these unhealthy snacks with

healthier options: fruits and vegetables.

Set a time to make a healthy family dinners.

Do it with LOVE

Part 2: Inactive Lifestyle

Technology EvolutionThe rise of technology increased

our time staying indoors i.e., in front of computer, watching television, etc.

The invention of automobiles literally paved the way to the creation of fast food restaurants.

What happen next?The CDC notes that inactivity is the #1

cause of heart disease. According to the NHLBI3 Obesity

Education, patients who are overweight and have two or more risk factors for developing a obesity-related disease, should be treated for being overweight as well as the obese people.

3 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Potential illness being obese

Increased risk of strokeHigher instances of endometrial,

breast and colon cancersHigh blood pressureLiver problemsGallbladder problemsSleep problemsAnd more…

Want to be Healthy? Be Active!Restrict your child/children’s time

in front of TV/games; instead, promote outdoor activities.

Make plans for camping trips, hikes, jogs, or any family physical activities (even hide and seek will do).

Parents be a roleModel to your kids!