Exercise and Health among Lubbock youth: Preventing obesity

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Exercise and Health among Lubbock youth: Preventing obesity BY: Angus Young Texas Tech University

Problems Obesity among youth Poor eating habits Junk food in schools Lifestyle Lack/ insufficient exercising => Low self-esteem, Poor health

obesity Obesity is growing at alarming rates Sedentary lifestyle 6-11 years old: 18.8% obese in 2004 6.5% obese in 1980 Obesity among children can cause low self-esteem and health risk.

Eating Habits Junk food School lunch Vending machines Soda, candy, chips No good breakfast Not educated on good eating habits

Lifestyle Television More television Video games Computer Family may have poor eating habits

Statistics children (6 -11 y/o): approximately 30.3% overweight 15.3% obese. adolescents (12 -19 y/o): 30.4% overweight 15.5% obese. Excess weight in childhood and adolescence predicts overweight in adults. Overweight children, (10 – 14 y/o), with at least one overweight or obese parent were reported to have a 79 percent likelihood of overweight persisting into adulthood.

Project objective Educate children & Family and introduce them to healthy lifestyles

Healthy Habits Healthy snacks Fruits and vegetables Active games Healthy exercises Educating about meals

Project plan Afterschool programs In-class Education Texas Tech University program for children Outreach program for parents

Audience LISD Texas Tech Board of Regents

conclusion Children in the program will be less prone to obesity Children in the program will learn healthy eating habits Children in the program will be active