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In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese

In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese - Center for Disease Control. Nora Elsayed EEC 4731 Milestone #1. WHAT IS OBESITY?

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In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese

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  1. In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese - Center for Disease Control Nora Elsayed EEC 4731 Milestone #1

  2. WHAT IS OBESITY? • “Overweightis defined as having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors. Obesity is defined as having excess body fat “– CDC • “Overweight and obesity are the result of “caloric imbalance”—too few calories expended for the amount of calories consumed—and are affected by various genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors”.-CDC AM I OBESE?

  3. WHY IS CHILDHOOD OBESITY AN ISSUE? • Obese Youth are more likely to be Obese adults with a larger risk factor in developing.. • High Blood Pressure • High Cholesterol • Heart Disease • Diabetes • Cancer • Bone and Joint problems • Sleep apnea • Stroke • -CDC • SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Children are more likely lethargic, depressed and lack self confidence • Obese children frequently fall ill and develop psychological issues • -CDC

  4. Families Role in Nutrition Set the Family Up for Success Nutrition: “Small changes in five key areas can make a huge difference and add up to real results: eat more fruits and vegetables, consume less sugar and fat, eat healthier snacks, watch portion size, and eat together as a family.”-Letsmove.gov Physical Activity: “..those who feel supported by friends and families to become active, or surrounded by others interested in physical activity, are more likely to participate.”- Letsmove.gov

  5. Educators Role in Nutrition • Be a positive Role model • Create healthy and safe environment both physically /emotionally • Reinforce positive eating habits in school lunches “Schools play a particularly critical role by establishing a safe and supportive environment with policies and practices that support healthy behaviors. Schools also provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.”- CDC

  6. Teaching Modifications • What can we do as educators? • Create health conscious lesson plans that reinforce ideas on nutrition • Organize physical activity that incorporates education on environment • Present new “MyPlate” system developed by US Dept. of Health

  7. Each child is an adventure into a better life --an opportunity to change the old pattern and make it new. Hubert H. Humphrey

  8. WORKS CITIED CDC - NPAO - Obesity Facts - Adolescent and School Health. (n.d.). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved January 30, 2012, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm 
 

Childhood obesity - MayoClinic.com. (n.d.). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved January 30, 2012, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childhood-obesity/DS00698 
 

Let's Move!. (n.d.). Let's Move!. Retrieved January 30, 2012, from http://www.letsmove.gov/ Marotz, L. (2009). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child. (7 ed., pp. 104-106). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.

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