Implementation of Health Education to Combat Childhood Obesity
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Implementation of Health Education to Combat Childhood Obesity Presented by Melisa Morrow
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Implementation of Health Education to Combat Childhood Obesity. Presented by Melisa Morrow. Alarming Statistics. obesity among children age 6 to 11 has nearly tripled from 1980 to 2004 one-third of youth from age 2 to 19 are overweight among 2-5 year olds, 27% are overweight or obese. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Implementation of Health Education to Combat Childhood Obesity
Presented by Melisa Morrow
Alarming StatisticsO obesity among children age 6 to 11
has nearly tripled from 1980 to 2004O one-third of youth from age 2 to 19
are overweightO among 2-5 year olds, 27% are
overweight or obese
Which Children are at Risk?
O Factors to consider• Level of education of parents• Socio-economic status of family• Ethnic minorities (ie African American
& Latino)• Immigration/Acculturation
Why Start Young?O ImpressionableO Eating becomes pleasurableO Lifestyle habits are still being
establishedO “Young children are more likely than older
children to be influenced by adults, and eating and activity habits acquired early can track into adulthood” (Reynolds et al., 2013, p. 8)
O Obesity as early as preschool can continue into adult life
Impact of Childhood Obesity
O Lack of nourishment can impede proper development
O Mental and social repercussionsO Health risks later in life
O HypertensionO Coronary heart diseaseO Type 2 diabetesO OsteoporosisO DyslipidemiaO StrokeO Sleep ApneaO Some cancersO Gall bladder diseaseO Ect
Implications for U.S. Health Care
O “Obesity is a key driver of the health care system because it greatly increases the risk for acquiring many high-cost diseases.”• Treatment• Providing care
O “We recognize that working with children-through schools and sports programs-is where obesity prevention needs to begin.”
(Kovner & Knickman, 2011, p. 359)
SolutionsO Home:
O Education for parents/caregivers• Healthy choices• Portion sizes• Modeling
SolutionsO School:
• Nutrition education• Strategies aimed at appealing to
children• Encourage physical activity• Involve parents/caregivers
SolutionsO Community
• Enlist local sports teams• Public service• Community events
Let’s Move!
ConclusionO Obesity in childhood is common and
becoming more prevalentO Obesity in childhood can contribute
to a host of diseases and health conditions in adulthood
O Caring for obese patients puts a strain on the health care system
O Obesity is preventable and there are ways to combat the trend
Questions?
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