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/