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Research Findings and Need for Nutrition Policies for Challenges to Healthy Development Risks include: Food insecurity Malnutrition and overnutrition Obesity Physical activity and exercise ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Food insecurity Food insecurity with hunger= very low food security Malnutrition Overnutrition ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Very low food security affects Stunting/growth retardation Impaired brain function Vulnerability to infection and disease Poor nutrition in the first three years of life can compromise a child’s mental development Children with chronic health conditions may be more likely to be malnourished due to organic problems and eating ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Even a slight degree of malnutrition can affect how the brain develops Effects can be reversed on a very young child ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Prevention Nutrition education A balanced diet Healthy food preparation methods Teachers look for signs of food insecurity like: Hoarding food Stealing food Always asking for more food Behavioral changes such as lack of concentration ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Most prevalent nutritional disease in children 18 years of age and younger – Major public health issue As of 2010 it is one of the health indicators in Dietary Guidelines for Americans and became a whole section in the 3 rd Edition of Caring for Our Children – AAP and APHA Related to the child’s built environment ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI) compares weight to height The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies children in the 95 th percentile and higher as obese May be ethnically linked – higher ratio of obesity among Hispanics and African Americans ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Factors Related to Childhood Obesity Television viewing and computer use Sugary snacks Sugary beverages Lack of exercise Skipping breakfast Genetics Food as emotional comfort Portion size Fast Food ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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What suggestions might you have to help children choose more wisely if they are eating at a fast food restaurant? ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension Too many calories, too much fat, too much cholesterol Can lead to development of coronary atherosclerosis, hypertension or coronary heart disease
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Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension Risk factors High cholesterol Being male Diabetes mellitus High blood pressure Genetics Other Effects Impaired immune system, stress on joints, sleep apnea and asthma ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Preventive Measures Increased physical activity Diet management Behavior modification Adoption of school wellness policies ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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2008 Physical Activity for Americans Key Guidelines for Children and Adolescents Aerobic Muscle-strengthening Bone-strengthening Other recommendations for physical activity from: Let’s Move AAP NASPE NAP SACC ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans reflect the fact that physical activity is needed to balance food intake ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Time for physical activities and exercise is a necessary part of creating nutritional policies Children have at least one hour of unstructured active play in a day Toddlers should be provided with 30 minutes of structured play everyday Preschoolers should have at least one hour of structured play that allows for movement and physical activity ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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A great majority of ads on television and electronic media are for foods that are low in nutritional value. What types of “hooks” are used to sell children these food? ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Families Provide them nutritional information Help connect low-income families to food resources Suggestions for safe physical activities at home Help families of children with disabilities or other special needs to connect to resources, if needed ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Cultural competency through Learning about families favorite foods and preparation methods Survey for information Provide information for healthier selections Introduce families to foods children have in care Being culturally sensitive Activities for Family Engagement ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Curriculum for Children Talk about food and nutrition often, especially during meals Look at labels Physical exercise experiences Books and dramatic play ©2016 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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