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Obesity in children. By: 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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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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