obesity in children
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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 PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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OBESITY IN CHILDRENBy: China Jackson
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WHY IS OBESITY SO IMPORTANT?
Unhealthy Overweight Diabetes Heart disease Breathing problems Death
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WHAT CAUSES OBESITY?
“Genetics” “Behavioral” “Biological” “Cultural Factors” “Medical illness” Overeating No exercise Depression
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WHAT IS OBESITY?
“Gain weight easily” “Weight is 10% or more higher” “Excessive amount of body fat”
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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%”
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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
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HOW CAN OBESITY AFFECT CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS?
Miss school Depression Shy Loner Uninterested Low grades
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HOW CAN SCHOOLS AFFECT OBESITY?
Junk foods Snacks Soda and juice
machines Fast foods near
school Candy stands
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WHAT SCHOOLS SHOULD DO ABOUT OBESITY?
No junk foods Healthy snacks Inform students more No soda
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WHAT ARE POSSIBLE FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR OBESITY?
More studies More causes High obese rate
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CONCLUSION
Death Vegetables and
fruits Exercise and play Inform students
RememberStay happy, healthy and informed
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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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