What is it and how can it be prevented?

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What is it and how can it be prevented? Childhood Obesity at I.S. 126 The Albert Shanker School of Visual and Performing Arts What is it and how can it be prevented? Created by: Zaharoula Lymberatos–Tsaltas zlymberatos@schools.nyc.gov

Step 1: Define the Problem ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 1 Discuss with a partner what you think childhood obesity is. Step 1:

Childhood Obesity What is Childhood Obesity? An excessive accumulation of body fat A serious medical condition that affects children When a child is well above their normal weight for his or her age and height A problem that can lead to adult diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, asthma, joint problems, poor health status Childhood Obesity

Public Policy Analysis: Step 2 Gather the Evidence ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 2 Step 2:

Obesity is a major public health problem across the world. Obesity results from excessive caloric intake, decreased energy expenditure and/or from a combination of the two. Childhood Obesity

Public Policy Analysis: Step 3 Identify the Causes ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 3 Step 3:

What are the reasons for such a large population of obese children? http://children.webmd.com/guide/obesity-children http://childrens.org/health/causes-of-child-obesity/ Childhood Obesity

Public Policy Analysis: Step 4 Evaluate an existing policy ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 4 Step 4:

Discuss and make a list with a partner with some of the ways we can prevent CHILDHOOD OBESITY at our school/community. Partner Work

Public Policy Analysis: Step 5 Develop Solutions ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 5 Create a newspaper article discussing ways to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Step 5:

http://www.obesitycampaign.org/ Citations