Childhood Obesity Period:7 Mrs. Barresi. What is Childhood Obesity? The increase in storage of excessive body fat. Present when total body weight is more.

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Childhood Obesity Period:7 Mrs. Barresi

What is Childhood Obesity? The increase in storage of excessive body fat. Present when total body weight is more than 25% in boys and 32% in girls. Based on age-height-weight

Why is Childhood Obesity a Problem in the United States? Increases risk of adulthood obesity and heart disease in the future. Leading cause of high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and emotional tenseness

What Problems will progress in the Future for Kids with Childhood Obesity? Type 2 diabetes Foot problems Liver problems Respiratory problems Cardiomyopathy Health risks Problems with the joints Public Problems

Causes vs. Preventions Causes  Food sources  Lack of exercise/physical activity  Genetics Preventions  Improve diet  Exercise daily  Change your actions

Age Targets for Childhood Obesity Targets children from age 2 and up

Government Activity on the Situation NSW Government Education School Activities

What Can I Do to Help? Encourage and accept an obese child Constant physical education Nutrition Plan

Credits go to: Leslie Tiffany Anne Special Thanks to Mrs. Barresi!!!

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