Brittany PetrakiDanbi Lee

Hee Jae LeeKim Geekie

Michelle CarreiroPaulin Blier

CHILD OBESITY

Why is it more of now than it was in the past?

1979 2010 20400%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Why is it more of now than it was in the past?• Modeling• Over decades/generations the rates of obesity have increased thereby influencing the lowered

rates of priority for physical activity, healthy eating habits, healthy eating habits and portion control.

• Commercialism• In 1996 2 billion dollars toward marketing and advertising this was ten-fold in 2004 to 20 Billion• More and more focus on the marketing of products to children

• Breast Feeding• Breastfeeding for a minimum of 3 months has a strong preventative impact on children who

possess the FTO gene.• Breastfeeding children stop when they’re full but we tend to encourage babies to finish a bottle

without thinking that the suggested amount may be more than the child’s fill. • In 2009-2010 87.3% of Canadian women initiated breastfeeding but only 25.9% breastfed

exclusively.• “single women are at greater risk for for early breastfeeding cessation” (Brad, Kothari & Stark,

2011)

• Family • “Although participating in organized sports or recreation programs increases physical activity,

issues of cost, accessibility and parental time commitment often reduce participation. Inactive role models and lower parental education levels and SES may also affect pediatric PA negatively” (Lipnowski, LeBlanc; Canadian Pediatric Society & Healthy Active Healing and Sports Medicine Committee, 2012)

Prevalence of Child Obesity• Most prevalent amongst boys (age 5-11)

• Atlantic Provinces, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories

• Dr. Karl Kabasele: processed foods creates an

environment that is easy for children to intake a lot of

calories

• Statistics Canada: factors that influence children’s

health behaviours:

- Physical activity

- Eating habits

- Broader social, environmental and biological causes

Physical Impact• The physical impact on childhood obesity can cause

various chronic diseases and reduce the quality of life

expectancy

• The physical impact can cause cardiovascular disease

• hypertention

• Type 2 diabetes

• Chronic Stress

• Poor sleeping habits, which leads it fatigue.

• Sleep apnea

• Less Motivated to participate in physical activity.

The Mental Impact of Childhood Obesity

• Being bullied

• Being teased

• Depression

• Poor self-esteem, which leads to poor mental health later

in life

• Mood and anxiety disorder

• A child who is stressed will often overeat; this is called “

emotional eating” this type of eating is comfort to the

child.

Frankland Community School• Gym Teacher Mr. Sykes

• Large varieties of sizes

Of pinnies available that fit all

Children.

• Mr. Sykes hands out Pinnies to the children randomly

As this Eliminates the child who

Is obese being from being

Singled out in front of their peers.

Who is it at fault?• Parents- Busy schedules, Fast meals, TV is easy entertainment,

Find time for activities so there children stay active.• Stationary Environment- As young as 2, A lot more Video games, TV shows,

Computer’s, Children get hooked and they are more likely to want to stay inside rather than go out and play

• Advertising

- Plays a major role, Just starting to figure out what’s good or what’s bad for their bodies, at a young age they would probably choose the unhealthy choice rather than the healthy this is where guidance needs to come in, role model a healthy lifestyle for their children to follow

When to promote?• Hee Jae

How as ECE’s make a difference?

• How can we as ECEs make differences in childhood obesity in Canada?

•We can produce written letters and/or posters that have information of the dangerousness of the childhood obesity which reinforce the necessity of healthy eating habits.

•We can create programs with more nutritious food for children and teach them about Canada’s Food Guide.

•We can produce more fascinating physical activities like skipping rope to the children’s favourite music.

•We can invite any sort of sport player/ trainers to encourage children to exercise more interestingly.

•We should be aware of children’s attitudes and biases to overweight/obese children.

Cont.•We can teach how to eat properly during every lunch/snack times. (i.g.) eat slowly, chew food, etc.•We should have more knowledge about age-appropriate physical/outdoor curriculum for children to produce more beneficial time to prevent obesity.•We can provide unique programs such as touring/visiting a sports stadium in an effort to spark children’s interest in athleticism and fitness.•We can give children a chance to cook nutritious food for a healthy diet.•We can ask each parent/family what sort of food they usually choose for their meals by questionnaire.•We can try to get families involved in joining cooking programs and/or age-appropriate active play after-school programs.•We can have guest speakers such as personal trainers, nutritionists, athletes …ect on an ongoing basis in our programs for children and for giving information to families.

Stakeholders• Mr. Sykes• Physical Education Teacher of Frankland Community School.• Good Life Kids Foundation – providing children the opportunity to live a fit and healthy lifestyle• Boys and Girls Club – organization that provides after-school activities for children and youth

Action Plan• Campaign