OBESITY IN CHILDRENBy: China Jackson

WHY IS OBESITY SO IMPORTANT?

Unhealthy Overweight Diabetes Heart disease Breathing problems Death

WHAT CAUSES OBESITY?

“Genetics” “Behavioral” “Biological” “Cultural Factors” “Medical illness” Overeating No exercise Depression

WHAT IS OBESITY?

“Gain weight easily” “Weight is 10% or more higher” “Excessive amount of body fat”

DATA FOR OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES 2005-2006

“2-5yrs is 11%” “6-11yrs is 15%” “12-19yrs is 18%” “20-over is 34%”

WHAT SHOULD PARENTS DO TO KEEP CHILDREN HEALTHY?

Fruits “Reduced-fat milk” Walk “Hour of outdoor play” “Low-fat dairy

products” Set meal times Vegetables “Low-sugar cereals” Avoid fast foods Avoid junk foods

HOW CAN OBESITY AFFECT CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS?

Miss school Depression Shy Loner Uninterested Low grades

HOW CAN SCHOOLS AFFECT OBESITY?

Junk foods Snacks Soda and juice

machines Fast foods near

school Candy stands

WHAT SCHOOLS SHOULD DO ABOUT OBESITY?

No junk foods Healthy snacks Inform students more No soda

WHAT ARE POSSIBLE FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR OBESITY?

More studies More causes High obese rate

CONCLUSION

Death Vegetables and

fruits Exercise and play Inform students

RememberStay happy, healthy and informed

REFERENCES

CDC/NCHS. Prevalence of Overweight Among Children and Adolescents: United States, 2003–2004. Health E-Stats. Hyattsville, MD: NCHS. 2006.

Kotz, Deborah. "It's Never Too Early To Be Heart Smart." U.S. News & World Report. 146.1 (2009): 28,32.

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