1. Health Promotion Interventions for Preventing Childhood Obesity
What’s Hot, What’s Not
Dr. Julie Zuleger, Ph D.
Christopher Stratton, MS, CAPE

2. Current Status of Obesity
Globally-
155 million children
United States-
1950, 30% of Americans worked in high-activity occupations.
2000, dropped to 22%
United Kingdom-
Now a two car country
2004, 39% of men worked an active job, down from 43% in

3. Current Status of Obesity
China-
From , work related physical activity dropped by about 35% in men and 46% in women.
Transportation related physical activity has dropped and car ownership is on the rise.
Cut back on physical activity around the house- washing clothes, cooking, and cleaning.

4. Health Promotion Programs and Theories
Clinic Based Interventions
Family Based Interventions
School Based Interventions
Teach to content or to standards?

5. Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity

6. Health Promotion Interventions
Education
Physical activity programs
Meal supply
Lunchtime activities
Counseling
Change in dietary intake
Combined dietary and exercise program
Skill-based, fun, physical activity sessions
Group-based education sessions
Hypocaloric diet
Reduce eating speed
High-fiber diet
Advice on how to modify micro environment of home
Decrease in sedentary behavior

7. Individual and Behavioral Factors
Ability level
Motivation
Definitions- physical activity vs. exercise
Prevention vs. loss
Policy- planning, zoning, budget priorities for transportation and infrastructure.

8. Strategies in Schools Behavioral education Vigorous physical activity
Nutrition
Nutrition education
Healthy eating and active living strategies
Interactive seminars
Leadership sessions
Pedometers for self-monitoring
School Breakfast
Parenting skill and role modeling to improve healthy habits

9. References
Capestrain, A., Montague, E., & Frantz, M, (2017). Effectiveness of School-based Interventions versus Family-based Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity. Honors Research Projects. 439.
Ending Childhood Obesity(Rep.). (2016). Retrieved January 24, 2018, from World Health Organization website:
Kelishadi, R., & Azizi-Soleiman, F. (2014). Controlling Childhood Obesity: A Systematic Review on Strategies and Challenges. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences,19(10),
Obesity Prevention Source Physical Activity. (n.d.). Retrieved November 9, 2017, from prevention-source/obesity-causes/physical-activity-and-obesity/